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
bartending	18	18
bartends	13	13
barter	9	9
bartered	12	12
barterer	11	11
barterers	12	12
bartering	15	15
barters	10	10
bartisan	12	12
bartisans	13	13
bartizan	21	21
bartizans	22	22
barware	13	13
barwares	14	14
barye	10	10
baryes	11	11
baryon	12	12
baryonic	17	17
baryons	13	13
baryta	11	11
barytas	12	12
baryte	11	11
barytes	12	12
barytic	15	15
baryton	13	13