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
blockbuster	26	26
blockbusters	27	27
blocker	18	18
blockers	19	19
blockier	19	19
blogger	15	15
bloggers	16	16
bloggier	16	16
blogosphere	22	22
blogospheres	23	23
blokier	15	15
blonder	13	13
bloodcurdling	27	27
bloodier	13	13
bloodred	14	14
bloodroot	14	14
bloodroots	15	15
bloodstream	19	19
bloodstreams	20	20
bloodsucker	24	24
bloodsuckers	25	25
bloodthirstier	21	21
bloodthirstiest	22	22
bloodthirstily	24	24
bloodthirsty	21	21