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
balkier	15	15
balladeer	15	15
balladeers	16	16
balladries	16	16
balladry	16	16
ballcarrier	19	19
ballcarriers	20	20
baller	11	11
ballerina	15	15
ballerinas	16	16
ballers	12	12
ballgirl	16	16
ballgirls	17	17
balloter	13	13
balloters	14	14
ballpark	20	20
ballparked	23	23
ballparking	26	26
ballparks	21	21
ballplayer	21	21
ballplayers	22	22
ballroom	16	16
ballrooms	17	17
ballyard	16	16
ballyards	17	17