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
barricadoed	19	19
barricadoes	18	18
barricadoing	22	22
barricados	17	17
barrier	10	10
barriers	11	11
barring	13	13
barrio	9	9
barrios	10	10
barrique	21	21
barriques	22	22
barrister	12	12
barristers	13	13
barroom	13	13
barrooms	14	14
barrow	12	12
barrows	13	13
barry	10	10
bars	7	7
barstool	12	12
barstools	13	13
bartend	12	12
bartended	15	15
bartender	14	14
bartenders	15	15