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
biocontrols	19	19
bioconversion	25	25
bioconversions	26	26
biodegradable	24	24
biodegradables	25	25
biodegradation	22	22
biodegradations	23	23
biodegrade	17	17
biodegraded	19	19
biodegrades	18	18
biodegrading	22	22
biodiverse	18	18
biodiversities	22	22
biodiversity	22	22
bioelectric	21	21
bioelectrical	24	24
bioelectricity	26	26
bioenergetic	21	21
bioenergetics	22	22
bioengineer	18	18
bioengineering	24	24
bioengineers	19	19
biogeochemistry	30	30
biogeographer	25	25
biogeographers	26	26