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
bedspread	17	17
bedspreads	18	18
bedspring	19	19
bedsprings	20	20
bedstraw	15	15
bedstraws	16	16
bedward	15	15
bedwards	16	16
bedwarf	17	17
bedwarfed	20	20
bedwarfing	23	23
bedwarfs	18	18
beebread	15	15
beebreads	16	16
beechdrops	22	22
beechier	16	16
beefeater	15	15
beefeaters	16	16
beefier	13	13
beekeeper	19	19
beekeepers	20	20
beeper	12	12
beepers	13	13
beer	7	7
beerier	10	10