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
barouche	17	17
barouches	18	18
barque	19	19
barquentine	26	26
barquentines	27	27
barques	20	20
barquette	22	22
barquettes	23	23
barrable	15	15
barrack	17	17
barracked	20	20
barracker	19	19
barrackers	20	20
barracking	23	23
barracks	18	18
barracoon	16	16
barracoons	17	17
barracouta	17	17
barracoutas	18	18
barracuda	17	17
barracudas	18	18
barrage	12	12
barraged	14	14
barrages	13	13
barraging	17	17