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
betrayal	14	14
betrayals	15	15
betrayed	14	14
betrayer	13	13
betrayers	14	14
betraying	17	17
betrays	12	12
betroth	12	12
betrothal	15	15
betrothals	16	16
betrothed	15	15
betrotheds	16	16
betrothing	18	18
betroths	13	13
better	9	9
bettered	12	12
bettering	15	15
betterment	17	17
betterments	18	18
betters	10	10
bettor	9	9
bettors	10	10
bevatron	16	16
bevatrons	17	17
beveler	15	15