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
bilander	14	14
bilanders	15	15
bilateral	14	14
bilateralism	20	20
bilateralisms	21	21
bilaterally	19	19
bilayer	13	13
bilayers	14	14
bilberries	17	17
bilberry	17	17
bildungsroman	26	26
bildungsromans	27	27
bilgewater	19	19
bilgewaters	20	20
bilgier	13	13
bilharzia	24	24
bilharzial	26	26
bilharzias	25	25
bilharziases	27	27
bilharziasis	27	27
biliary	13	13
bilinear	13	13
bilirubin	18	18
bilirubins	19	19
biliverdin	20	20