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
boilerplate	19	19
boilerplates	20	20
boilers	11	11
boilersuit	15	15
boilersuits	16	16
boilover	16	16
boilovers	17	17
boiserie	11	11
boiseries	12	12
boisterous	14	14
boisterously	19	19
boisterousness	19	19
bolar	9	9
bolder	11	11
bolero	10	10
boleros	11	11
bolivar	15	15
bolivares	17	17
bolivars	16	16
bollard	13	13
bollards	14	14
bollworm	19	19
bollworms	20	20
bolometer	16	16
bolometers	17	17