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
bespattered	18	18
bespattering	21	21
bespatters	16	16
bespread	15	15
bespreading	21	21
bespreads	16	16
besprent	15	15
besprinkle	22	22
besprinkled	24	24
besprinkles	23	23
besprinkling	27	27
bestiaries	13	13
bestiary	13	13
bestir	9	9
bestirred	13	13
bestirring	16	16
bestirs	10	10
bestower	14	14
bestowers	15	15
bestrew	13	13
bestrewed	16	16
bestrewing	19	19
bestrewn	15	15
bestrews	14	14
bestrid	11	11