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
bicarb	15	15
bicarbonate	21	21
bicarbonates	22	22
bicarbs	16	16
bicentenaries	21	21
bicentenary	21	21
bichromate	21	21
bichromated	23	23
bichromates	22	22
bichrome	19	19
bicker	16	16
bickered	19	19
bickerer	18	18
bickerers	19	19
bickering	22	22
bickers	17	17
bicolor	14	14
bicolored	17	17
bicolors	15	15
bicolour	16	16
bicolours	17	17
bicorn	13	13
bicorne	14	14
bicornes	15	15
bicorns	14	14