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
barf	10	10
barfed	13	13
barfi	11	11
barfing	16	16
barfis	12	12
barflies	15	15
barfly	15	15
barfs	11	11
bargain	13	13
bargained	16	16
bargainer	15	15
bargainers	16	16
bargaining	19	19
bargains	14	14
barge	10	10
bargeboard	19	19
bargeboards	20	20
barged	12	12
bargee	11	11
bargees	12	12
bargello	15	15
bargellos	16	16
bargeman	17	17
bargemen	17	17
barges	11	11