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
bankcard	20	20
bankcards	21	21
banker	14	14
bankerly	19	19
bankers	15	15
bankroll	18	18
bankrolled	21	21
bankroller	20	20
bankrollers	21	21
bankrolling	24	24
bankrolls	19	19
bankrupt	20	20
bankruptcies	27	27
bankruptcy	27	27
bankrupted	23	23
bankrupting	26	26
bankrupts	21	21
banner	11	11
bannered	14	14
banneret	13	13
bannerets	14	14
bannerette	15	15
bannerettes	16	16
bannering	17	17
bannerol	14	14