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
booster	10	10
boosterism	16	16
boosterisms	17	17
boosters	11	11
booteries	12	12
bootery	12	12
bootlegger	18	18
bootleggers	19	19
bootlicker	21	21
bootlickers	22	22
bootstrap	15	15
bootstrapped	22	22
bootstrapper	21	21
bootstrappers	22	22
bootstrapping	25	25
bootstraps	16	16
boozer	18	18
boozers	19	19
boozier	19	19
bopper	15	15
boppers	16	16
boppier	16	16
bora	7	7
boraces	13	13
boracic	16	16