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
bicron	13	13
bicrons	14	14
bicultural	20	20
biculturalism	26	26
biculturalisms	27	27
bicycler	20	20
bicyclers	21	21
bidarka	15	15
bidarkas	16	16
bidarkee	16	16
bidarkees	17	17
bidder	11	11
bidders	12	12
bider	9	9
biders	10	10
bidirectional	22	22
bidirectionally	27	27
bier	7	7
biers	8	8
bifilar	14	14
bifilarly	19	19
biforate	14	14
biforked	19	19
biform	15	15
biformed	18	18