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
bombers	16	16
bombora	16	16
bomboras	17	17
bombproof	24	24
bonder	11	11
bonders	12	12
bondholder	19	19
bondholders	20	20
boner	9	9
boners	10	10
bonesetter	14	14
bonesetters	15	15
boneyard	15	15
boneyards	16	16
boneyer	13	13
bonfire	14	14
bonfires	15	15
bonier	10	10
bonkers	15	15
bonnier	12	12
bonnyclabber	29	29
bonnyclabbers	30	30
bonzer	19	19
boobird	14	14
boobirds	15	15