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
barnstormer	18	18
barnstormers	19	19
barnstorming	22	22
barnstorms	17	17
barnwood	16	16
barnwoods	17	17
barny	11	11
barnyard	15	15
barnyards	16	16
baroceptor	19	19
baroceptors	20	20
barogram	16	16
barograms	17	17
barograph	19	19
barographic	24	24
barographs	20	20
barometer	15	15
barometers	16	16
barometric	19	19
barometrically	27	27
barometries	17	17
barometry	17	17
baron	9	9
baronage	14	14
baronages	15	15