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
berserks	15	15
berth	10	10
bertha	11	11
berthas	12	12
berthed	13	13
berthing	16	16
berthings	17	17
berths	11	11
beryl	11	11
beryline	15	15
beryllium	20	20
berylliums	21	21
beryls	12	12
bescorch	19	19
bescorched	22	22
bescorches	21	21
bescorching	25	25
bescour	14	14
bescoured	17	17
bescouring	20	20
bescours	15	15
bescreen	15	15
bescreened	18	18
bescreening	21	21
bescreens	16	16