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
blanchers	19	19
blander	13	13
blandisher	18	18
blandishers	19	19
blanker	16	16
blanketflower	29	29
blanketflowers	30	30
blare	9	9
blared	11	11
blares	10	10
blaring	14	14
blarney	14	14
blarneyed	17	17
blarneying	20	20
blarneys	15	15
blasphemer	22	22
blasphemers	23	23
blaster	11	11
blasters	12	12
blastier	12	12
blastoderm	18	18
blastoderms	19	19
blastomere	17	17
blastomeres	18	18
blastopore	17	17