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
bareboat	14	14
bareboats	15	15
bared	9	9
barefaced	19	19
barefacedly	24	24
barefacedness	24	24
barefit	13	13
barefoot	14	14
barefooted	17	17
barege	11	11
bareges	12	12
barehand	15	15
barehanded	18	18
barehanding	21	21
barehands	16	16
barehead	14	14
bareheaded	17	17
barely	12	12
bareness	12	12
barenesses	14	14
barer	8	8
bares	8	8
baresark	15	15
baresarks	16	16
barest	9	9