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
battery	12	12
battier	10	10
battlefront	19	19
battlefronts	20	20
battleground	21	21
battlegrounds	22	22
battler	11	11
battlers	12	12
baudrons	14	14
baudronses	16	16
baulker	16	16
baulkers	17	17
baulkier	17	17
bawdier	14	14
bawdric	17	17
bawdrics	18	18
bawdries	15	15
bawdry	15	15
bawler	13	13
bawlers	14	14
bayadeer	14	14
bayadeers	15	15
bayadere	14	14
bayaderes	15	15
bayard	12	12