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
berberines	17	17
berberins	16	16
berberis	14	14
berberises	16	16
berbers	13	13
berceuse	15	15
berceuses	16	16
bereave	14	14
bereaved	16	16
bereavement	22	22
bereavements	23	23
bereaver	15	15
bereavers	16	16
bereaves	15	15
bereaving	19	19
bereft	12	12
beret	8	8
berets	9	9
beretta	10	10
berettas	11	11
berg	9	9
bergamot	16	16
bergamots	17	17
bergenia	14	14
bergenias	15	15