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
belters	11	11
belvedere	18	18
belvederes	19	19
bemire	12	12
bemired	14	14
bemires	13	13
bemiring	17	17
bemurmur	19	19
bemurmured	22	22
bemurmuring	25	25
bemurmurs	20	20
bencher	16	16
benchers	17	17
benchmark	25	25
benchmarked	28	28
benchmarking	31	31
benchmarks	26	26
benchwarmer	26	26
benchwarmers	27	27
bender	11	11
benders	12	12
bendier	12	12
benedictory	21	21
benefactor	20	20
benefactors	21	21