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
beardtongues	20	20
bearer	9	9
bearers	10	10
bearhug	15	15
bearhugs	16	16
bearing	13	13
bearings	14	14
bearish	12	12
bearishly	17	17
bearishness	17	17
bearlike	16	16
bearpaw	16	16
bearpaws	17	17
bears	8	8
bearskin	16	16
bearskins	17	17
bearwood	15	15
bearwoods	16	16
beastlier	13	13
beater	9	9
beaters	10	10
beauter	11	11
beautifier	17	17
beautifiers	18	18
beautyberries	22	22