Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
bacteriophagy	28	28
bacteriostases	20	20
bacteriostasis	20	20
bacteriostat	18	18
bacteriostatic	23	23
bacteriostats	19	19
bacterium	19	19
bacteriuria	18	18
bacteriurias	19	19
bacterization	29	29
bacterizations	30	30
bacterize	24	24
bacterized	26	26
bacterizes	25	25
bacterizing	29	29
bacteroid	16	16
bacteroids	17	17
badder	11	11
badger	12	12
badgered	15	15
badgering	18	18
badgerly	17	17
badgers	13	13
baffler	17	17
bafflers	18	18