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
barytone	14	14
barytones	15	15
barytons	14	14
baseboard	16	16
baseboards	17	17
baseborn	15	15
baseliner	14	14
baseliners	15	15
baser	8	8
baserunning	20	20
baserunnings	21	21
basher	11	11
bashers	12	12
basidiospore	19	19
basidiospores	20	20
basifier	14	14
basifiers	15	15
basilar	11	11
basilary	14	14
basketballer	24	24
basketballers	25	25
basketries	17	17
basketry	17	17
basketwork	24	24
basketworks	25	25