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
bhangra	15	15
bhangras	16	16
bharal	12	12
bharals	13	13
bhelpuri	18	18
bhelpuris	19	19
bibber	15	15
bibberies	18	18
bibbers	16	16
bibbery	18	18
bibliographer	27	27
bibliographers	28	28
bibliographic	30	30
bibliographical	33	33
bibliographies	28	28
bibliography	28	28
bibliolater	19	19
bibliolaters	20	20
bibliolatries	21	21
bibliolatrous	22	22
bibliolatry	21	21
bibliotherapies	27	27
bibliotherapy	27	27
bicameral	19	19
bicameralism	25	25