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
bagger	13	13
baggers	14	14
baggier	14	14
bagpiper	19	19
bagpipers	20	20
bagworm	18	18
bagworms	19	19
bahadur	14	14
bahadurs	15	15
baidar	10	10
baidarka	16	16
baidarkas	17	17
baidars	11	11
bailer	10	10
bailers	11	11
bailor	10	10
bailors	11	11
bairn	9	9
bairnish	14	14
bairnlier	14	14
bairnliest	15	15
bairnly	14	14
bairns	10	10
baiter	9	9
baiters	10	10