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
barghest	15	15
barghests	16	16
barging	15	15
bargoon	13	13
bargoons	14	14
barguest	14	14
barguests	15	15
barhop	14	14
barhopped	21	21
barhopping	24	24
barhops	15	15
bariatric	15	15
baric	11	11
barilla	12	12
barillas	13	13
baring	12	12
barista	10	10
baristas	11	11
barite	9	9
barites	10	10
baritonal	14	14
baritone	12	12
baritones	13	13
barium	13	13
bariums	14	14