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
baroness	12	12
baronesses	14	14
baronet	11	11
baronetage	16	16
baronetages	17	17
baronetcies	18	18
baronetcy	18	18
baronets	12	12
barong	12	12
barongs	13	13
baronial	13	13
baronies	12	12
baronne	12	12
baronnes	13	13
barons	10	10
barony	12	12
baroque	20	20
baroquely	25	25
baroques	21	21
baroreceptor	21	21
baroreceptors	22	22
barosaur	12	12
barosaurs	13	13
barotrauma	17	17
barotraumas	18	18