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
bodybuilders	24	24
bodyguard	19	19
bodyguards	20	20
bodysurf	18	18
bodysurfed	21	21
bodysurfer	20	20
bodysurfers	21	21
bodysurfing	24	24
bodysurfs	19	19
bodywork	21	21
bodyworker	23	23
bodyworkers	24	24
bodyworks	22	22
bogart	11	11
bogarted	14	14
bogarting	17	17
bogarts	12	12
boggier	14	14
boggler	15	15
bogglers	16	16
bohrium	16	16
bohriums	17	17
boiler	10	10
boilermaker	22	22
boilermakers	23	23