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
bipolarities	19	19
bipolarity	19	19
bipolarization	31	31
bipolarizations	32	32
bipolarize	26	26
bipolarized	28	28
bipolarizes	27	27
bipolarizing	31	31
bipropellant	24	24
bipropellants	25	25
bipyramid	21	21
bipyramidal	24	24
bipyramids	22	22
biquadratic	28	28
biracial	15	15
biracialism	21	21
biradial	13	13
biradical	17	17
biradicals	18	18
biramose	14	14
biramous	15	15
birch	13	13
birched	16	16
birchen	16	16
birches	15	15