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
bark	11	11
barked	14	14
barkeep	17	17
barkeeper	19	19
barkeepers	20	20
barkeeps	18	18
barkentine	19	19
barkentines	20	20
barker	13	13
barkers	14	14
barkier	14	14
barkiest	15	15
barking	17	17
barkless	16	16
barks	12	12
barky	14	14
barleduc	17	17
barleducs	18	18
barless	11	11
barley	12	12
barleycorn	20	20
barleycorns	21	21
barleys	13	13
barlow	13	13
barlows	14	14