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
barbette	14	14
barbettes	15	15
barbican	18	18
barbicans	19	19
barbicel	18	18
barbicels	19	19
barbie	12	12
barbies	13	13
barbing	16	16
barbital	15	15
barbitals	16	16
barbitone	16	16
barbitones	17	17
barbiturate	18	18
barbiturates	19	19
barbless	15	15
barbot	12	12
barbots	13	13
barbotte	14	14
barbottes	15	15
barbs	11	11
barbule	15	15
barbules	16	16
barbut	13	13
barbuts	14	14