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
boracite	14	14
boracites	15	15
borage	11	11
borages	12	12
boral	9	9
borals	10	10
borane	10	10
boranes	11	11
boras	8	8
borate	9	9
borated	11	11
borates	10	10
borating	14	14
borax	15	15
boraxes	17	17
borazon	20	20
borazons	21	21
borborygmi	23	23
borborygmus	25	25
bordeaux	20	20
bordel	11	11
bordello	14	14
bordellos	15	15
bordels	12	12
border	10	10