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
bannerols	15	15
banners	12	12
bannister	14	14
bannisters	15	15
banqueter	23	23
banqueters	24	24
banter	10	10
bantered	13	13
banterer	12	12
banterers	13	13
bantering	16	16
banteringly	21	21
banters	11	11
baptisteries	18	18
baptistery	18	18
baptistries	17	17
baptistry	17	17
baptizer	23	23
baptizers	24	24
bar	6	6
barathea	13	13
baratheas	14	14
barb	10	10
barbal	13	13
barbarian	16	16