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
barbarianism	22	22
barbarianisms	23	23
barbarians	17	17
barbaric	17	17
barbarically	25	25
barbarism	18	18
barbarisms	19	19
barbarities	17	17
barbarity	17	17
barbarization	29	29
barbarizations	30	30
barbarize	24	24
barbarized	26	26
barbarizes	25	25
barbarizing	29	29
barbarous	16	16
barbarously	21	21
barbarousness	21	21
barbarousnesses	23	23
barbasco	17	17
barbascoes	19	19
barbascos	18	18
barbate	13	13
barbe	11	11
barbecue	18	18