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
birrs	8	8
birse	8	8
birses	9	9
birth	10	10
birthday	16	16
birthdays	17	17
birthed	13	13
birther	12	12
birthers	13	13
birthing	16	16
birthings	17	17
birthmark	21	21
birthmarks	22	22
birthplace	22	22
birthplaces	23	23
birthrate	14	14
birthrates	15	15
birthright	19	19
birthrights	20	20
birthroot	14	14
birthroots	15	15
births	11	11
birthstone	16	16
birthstones	17	17
birthwort	17	17