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
borscht	15	15
borschts	16	16
borsht	11	11
borshts	12	12
borstal	11	11
borstals	12	12
bort	7	7
borts	8	8
borty	10	10
bortz	17	17
bortzes	19	19
borzoi	18	18
borzois	19	19
boshvark	21	21
boshvarks	22	22
bosker	13	13
boskier	14	14
bosser	9	9
bossier	10	10
botanizer	22	22
botanizers	23	23
botcher	15	15
botcheries	18	18
botchers	16	16
botchery	18	18