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
bornite	11	11
bornites	12	12
bornitic	15	15
borohydride	20	20
borohydrides	21	21
boron	9	9
boronia	11	11
boronias	12	12
boronic	14	14
borons	10	10
borosilicate	19	19
borosilicates	20	20
borough	15	15
boroughs	16	16
borrelia	12	12
borrelias	13	13
borrow	12	12
borrowed	15	15
borrower	14	14
borrowers	15	15
borrowing	18	18
borrowings	19	19
borrows	13	13
borsch	14	14
borsches	16	16