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
barbecued	20	20
barbecuer	19	19
barbecuers	20	20
barbecues	19	19
barbecuing	23	23
barbed	13	13
barbel	13	13
barbell	15	15
barbells	16	16
barbels	14	14
barbeque	24	24
barbequed	26	26
barbeques	25	25
barbequing	29	29
barber	12	12
barbered	15	15
barbering	18	18
barberries	16	16
barberry	16	16
barbers	13	13
barbershop	21	21
barbershops	22	22
barbes	12	12
barbet	12	12
barbets	13	13