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
blowzier	24	24
blubber	18	18
blubbered	21	21
blubbering	24	24
blubbers	19	19
blubbery	21	21
blucher	17	17
bluchers	18	18
bludger	15	15
bludgers	16	16
bluebeard	18	18
bluebeards	19	19
blueberries	19	19
blueberry	19	19
bluebird	17	17
bluebirds	18	18
bluegrasses	18	18
blueliner	16	16
blueliners	17	17
blueprint	18	18
blueprinted	21	21
blueprinting	24	24
blueprints	19	19
bluer	10	10
bluesier	13	13