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
boreholes	15	15
borer	8	8
borers	9	9
bores	8	8
borescope	18	18
borescopes	19	19
boresome	14	14
boric	11	11
boricua	14	14
boricuas	15	15
boride	10	10
borides	11	11
boring	12	12
boringly	17	17
boringness	17	17
borings	13	13
bork	11	11
borked	14	14
borking	17	17
borkings	18	18
borks	12	12
born	8	8
borne	9	9
borneol	12	12
borneols	13	13