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
basser	9	9
bastard	11	11
bastardies	14	14
bastardise	14	14
bastardised	16	16
bastardises	15	15
bastardising	19	19
bastardization	28	28
bastardizations	29	29
bastardize	23	23
bastardized	25	25
bastardizes	24	24
bastardizing	28	28
bastards	12	12
bastardy	14	14
baster	9	9
basters	10	10
batard	10	10
batards	11	11
batcher	15	15
batchers	16	16
batgirl	13	13
batgirls	14	14
bather	11	11
bathers	12	12