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
blackmailers	27	27
blackthorn	24	24
blackthorns	25	25
blackwater	24	24
blackwaters	25	25
bladder	13	13
bladderlike	22	22
bladdernut	18	18
bladdernuts	19	19
bladders	14	14
bladderwort	20	20
bladderworts	21	21
bladdery	16	16
blader	11	11
bladers	12	12
blaeberries	18	18
blaeberry	18	18
blagger	15	15
blaggers	16	16
blaher	12	12
blamer	13	13
blamers	14	14
blameworthiness	28	28
blameworthy	25	25
blancher	18	18