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
birthworts	18	18
biryani	13	13
biryanis	14	14
bisector	14	14
bisectors	15	15
bishopric	20	20
bishoprics	21	21
bismarck	21	21
bismarcks	22	22
bister	9	9
bistered	12	12
bisters	10	10
bistort	10	10
bistorts	11	11
bistouries	14	14
bistoury	14	14
bistre	9	9
bistred	11	11
bistres	10	10
bistro	9	9
bistroic	14	14
bistros	10	10
bitartrate	13	13
bitartrates	14	14
bitcheries	18	18