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
besetter	11	11
besetters	12	12
beshiver	17	17
beshivered	20	20
beshivering	23	23
beshivers	18	18
beshrew	15	15
beshrewed	18	18
beshrewing	21	21
beshrews	16	16
beshroud	15	15
beshrouded	18	18
beshrouding	21	21
beshrouds	16	16
besieger	13	13
besiegers	14	14
besmear	13	13
besmeared	16	16
besmearing	19	19
besmears	14	14
besmirch	19	19
besmirched	22	22
besmirches	21	21
besmirching	25	25
bespatter	15	15