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
blabbier	18	18
blackberries	26	26
blackberry	26	26
blackbird	24	24
blackbirded	27	27
blackbirder	26	26
blackbirders	27	27
blackbirding	30	30
blackbirds	25	25
blackboard	25	25
blackboards	26	26
blackener	21	21
blackeners	22	22
blacker	18	18
blackguard	25	25
blackguardism	31	31
blackguardly	30	30
blackguards	26	26
blackhander	26	26
blackhanders	27	27
blackheart	23	23
blackhearts	24	24
blacklister	23	23
blacklisters	24	24
blackmailer	26	26