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
barramundi	19	19
barramundis	20	20
barranca	15	15
barrancas	16	16
barranco	15	15
barrancos	16	16
barrater	11	11
barraters	12	12
barrator	11	11
barrators	12	12
barratries	13	13
barratry	13	13
barre	8	8
barred	10	10
barrel	10	10
barrelage	15	15
barrelages	16	16
barreled	13	13
barrelful	18	18
barrelfuls	19	19
barrelhead	17	17
barrelheads	18	18
barrelhouse	18	18
barrelhouses	19	19
barreling	16	16