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
boasters	11	11
boatbuilder	20	20
boatbuilders	21	21
boater	9	9
boaters	10	10
boatport	14	14
boatports	15	15
boatyard	14	14
boatyards	15	15
bobber	15	15
bobberies	18	18
bobbers	16	16
bobbery	18	18
bobblier	18	18
bobsledder	19	19
bobsledders	20	20
bodhran	14	14
bodhrans	15	15
bodyboard	19	19
bodyboarded	22	22
bodyboarder	21	21
bodyboarders	22	22
bodyboarding	25	25
bodyboards	20	20
bodybuilder	23	23