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
bestridden	16	16
bestride	12	12
bestrides	13	13
bestriding	17	17
bestrode	12	12
bestrow	13	13
bestrowed	16	16
bestrowing	19	19
bestrown	15	15
bestrows	14	14
beswarm	16	16
beswarmed	19	19
beswarming	22	22
beswarms	17	17
betatron	12	12
betatrons	13	13
betatter	11	11
betattered	14	14
betattering	17	17
betatters	12	12
bethorn	13	13
bethorned	16	16
bethorning	19	19
bethorns	14	14
betray	11	11