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
ballyrag	17	17
ballyragged	23	23
ballyragging	26	26
ballyrags	18	18
balmier	14	14
balmoral	16	16
balmorals	17	17
baluster	13	13
balusters	14	14
balustrade	16	16
balustraded	18	18
balustrades	17	17
bandager	15	15
bandagers	16	16
bander	11	11
banderilla	17	17
banderillas	18	18
banderillero	19	19
banderilleros	20	20
banderol	14	14
banderole	15	15
banderoles	16	16
banderols	15	15
banders	12	12
bandier	12	12