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
begrimed	17	17
begrimes	16	16
begriming	20	20
begrimmed	21	21
begrimming	24	24
begrims	15	15
begroan	13	13
begroaned	16	16
begroaning	19	19
begroans	14	14
begrudge	17	17
begrudged	19	19
begrudger	18	18
begrudgers	19	19
begrudges	18	18
begrudging	22	22
begrudgingly	27	27
beguiler	15	15
beguilers	16	16
behaver	16	16
behavers	17	17
behavior	17	17
behavioral	20	20
behaviorally	25	25
behaviorism	23	23