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
barm	10	10
barmaid	14	14
barmaids	15	15
barman	13	13
barmen	13	13
barmie	12	12
barmier	13	13
barmiest	14	14
barmily	16	16
barms	11	11
barmy	13	13
barn	8	8
barnacle	16	16
barnacled	18	18
barnacles	17	17
barned	11	11
barney	12	12
barneys	13	13
barnier	11	11
barniest	12	12
barning	14	14
barnlike	17	17
barns	9	9
barnstorm	16	16
barnstormed	19	19