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
baker	12	12
bakeries	15	15
bakers	13	13
bakery	15	15
bakeware	18	18
bakewares	19	19
balancer	16	16
balancers	17	17
balbriggan	22	22
balbriggans	23	23
balder	11	11
balderdash	18	18
balderdashes	20	20
baldric	15	15
baldrick	20	20
baldricks	21	21
baldrics	16	16
balefire	15	15
balefires	16	16
baler	9	9
balers	10	10
balisaur	13	13
balisaurs	14	14
balker	14	14
balkers	15	15