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
bifurcate	19	19
bifurcated	21	21
bifurcates	20	20
bifurcating	24	24
bifurcation	22	22
bifurcations	23	23
bigarade	14	14
bigarades	15	15
bigaroon	14	14
bigaroons	15	15
bigeneric	18	18
bigger	13	13
bighearted	18	18
bigheartedly	23	23
bigheartedness	23	23
bighorn	15	15
bighorns	16	16
bigotries	14	14
bigotry	14	14
bihourly	17	17
bijouterie	23	23
bijouteries	24	24
bijural	21	21
biker	12	12
bikers	13	13