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
bathrobe	16	16
bathrobes	17	17
bathroom	16	16
bathrooms	17	17
bathwater	17	17
bathwaters	18	18
bathymetric	24	24
bathymetrical	27	27
bathymetrically	32	32
bathymetries	22	22
bathymetry	22	22
bathysphere	23	23
bathyspheres	24	24
batrachian	19	19
batrachians	20	20
battener	12	12
batteners	13	13
batter	9	9
battered	12	12
batterer	11	11
batterers	12	12
batterie	11	11
batteries	12	12
battering	15	15
batters	10	10