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
beagler	13	13
beaglers	14	14
beaker	13	13
beakers	14	14
beakier	14	14
beamier	13	13
beaneries	13	13
beanery	13	13
bear	7	7
bearability	20	20
bearable	15	15
bearably	17	17
bearbaiting	20	20
bearbaitings	21	21
bearberries	17	17
bearberry	17	17
bearcat	13	13
bearcats	14	14
beard	9	9
bearded	12	12
beardedness	17	17
bearding	15	15
beardless	14	14
beards	10	10
beardtongue	19	19