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
banditries	15	15
banditry	15	15
bandleader	17	17
bandleaders	18	18
bandmaster	18	18
bandmasters	19	19
bandoleer	15	15
bandoleers	16	16
bandolier	15	15
bandoliers	16	16
bandora	12	12
bandoras	13	13
bandore	12	12
bandores	13	13
bandura	13	13
banduras	14	14
baneberries	18	18
baneberry	18	18
banger	12	12
bangers	13	13
banisher	14	14
banishers	15	15
banister	12	12
banistered	15	15
banisters	13	13