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
bloodworm	20	20
bloodworms	21	21
bloomer	14	14
bloomeries	17	17
bloomers	15	15
bloomery	17	17
bloomier	15	15
blooper	14	14
bloopers	15	15
bloopier	15	15
blotchier	18	18
blotter	11	11
blotters	12	12
blottier	12	12
blousier	13	13
blowdart	16	16
blowdarts	17	17
blower	13	13
blowers	14	14
blowhard	18	18
blowhards	19	19
blowier	14	14
blowsier	15	15
blowtorch	21	21
blowtorches	23	23