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
bolometric	20	20
bolometrically	28	28
bolster	11	11
bolstered	14	14
bolsterer	13	13
bolsterers	14	14
bolstering	17	17
bolsters	12	12
bolter	10	10
bolters	11	11
boltrope	15	15
boltropes	16	16
bombard	17	17
bombarde	18	18
bombarded	20	20
bombardes	19	19
bombardier	20	20
bombardiers	21	21
bombarding	23	23
bombardment	25	25
bombardments	26	26
bombardon	20	20
bombardons	21	21
bombards	18	18
bomber	15	15