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
bourbonism	21	21
bourbons	16	16
bourdon	13	13
bourdons	14	14
bourg	11	11
bourgeois	15	15
bourgeoise	16	16
bourgeoisie	17	17
bourgeoisies	18	18
bourgeoisified	24	24
bourgeoisifies	23	23
bourgeoisify	23	23
bourgeon	15	15
bourgeoned	18	18
bourgeoning	21	21
bourgeons	16	16
bourgie	13	13
bourgier	14	14
bourgies	14	14
bourgiest	15	15
bourgs	12	12
bourn	10	10
bourne	11	11
bournes	12	12
bourns	11	11