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
birdied	12	12
birdieing	16	16
birdies	11	11
birding	14	14
birdings	15	15
birdlife	16	16
birdlike	17	17
birdlime	16	16
birdlimed	18	18
birdlimes	17	17
birdliming	21	21
birdman	15	15
birdmen	15	15
birds	9	9
birdseed	13	13
birdseeds	14	14
birdseye	14	14
birdseyes	15	15
birdshot	14	14
birdshots	15	15
birdsong	15	15
birdsongs	16	16
birefringence	26	26
birefringences	27	27
birefringent	22	22