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
bediapers	16	16
bedirtied	14	14
bedirties	13	13
bedirty	13	13
bedirtying	19	19
bedlamer	16	16
bedlamers	17	17
bedliner	14	14
bedliners	15	15
bedmaker	19	19
bedmakers	20	20
bedraggle	18	18
bedraggled	20	20
bedraggles	19	19
bedraggling	23	23
bedrail	12	12
bedrails	13	13
bedrape	14	14
bedraped	16	16
bedrapes	15	15
bedraping	19	19
bedrench	18	18
bedrenched	21	21
bedrenches	20	20
bedrenching	24	24