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
bordereau	14	14
bordereaux	22	22
bordered	13	13
borderer	12	12
borderers	13	13
bordering	16	16
borderland	17	17
borderlands	18	18
borderline	16	16
borderlines	17	17
borders	11	11
bordure	12	12
bordures	13	13
bore	7	7
boreal	10	10
boreas	9	9
boreases	11	11
borecole	15	15
borecoles	16	16
bored	9	9
boredom	14	14
boredoms	15	15
boreen	10	10
boreens	11	11
borehole	14	14