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
botchier	16	16
bother	11	11
botheration	17	17
botherations	18	18
bothered	14	14
bothering	17	17
bothers	12	12
bothersome	18	18
bothria	12	12
bothrium	17	17
bothriums	18	18
botryoid	14	14
botryoidal	17	17
botryose	13	13
botrytis	13	13
botrytises	15	15
bottlebrush	21	21
bottlebrushes	23	23
bottler	11	11
bottlers	12	12
bottomer	14	14
bottomers	15	15
bottomries	16	16
bottomry	16	16
boudoir	12	12