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
bleacherites	21	21
bleachers	18	18
bleaker	15	15
blear	9	9
bleared	12	12
blearer	11	11
blearest	12	12
blearier	12	12
bleariest	13	13
blearily	15	15
bleariness	15	15
blearinesses	17	17
blearing	15	15
blears	10	10
bleary	12	12
bleater	11	11
bleaters	12	12
bleeder	12	12
bleeders	13	13
bleeper	14	14
bleepers	15	15
blencher	18	18
blenchers	19	19
blender	13	13
blenders	14	14