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
benefactress	22	22
benefactresses	24	24
beneficiaries	23	23
beneficiary	23	23
benefiter	16	16
benefiters	17	17
benzanthracene	34	34
benzanthracenes	35	35
benzopyrene	30	30
benzopyrenes	31	31
berake	13	13
beraked	15	15
berakes	14	14
beraking	18	18
berascal	15	15
berascaled	18	18
berascaling	21	21
berascals	16	16
berate	9	9
berated	11	11
berates	10	10
berating	14	14
berber	12	12
berberin	15	15
berberine	16	16