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
bourree	11	11
bourrees	12	12
bourride	13	13
bourrides	14	14
bourse	10	10
bourses	11	11
bourtree	12	12
bourtrees	13	13
boustrophedon	24	24
boustrophedonic	29	29
boustrophedons	25	25
boutonniere	17	17
boutonnieres	18	18
bouvier	15	15
bouviers	16	16
bovver	17	17
bovvers	18	18
bowdlerise	18	18
bowdlerised	20	20
bowdlerises	19	19
bowdlerising	23	23
bower	11	11
bowerbird	19	19
bowerbirds	20	20
bowered	14	14