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
boweries	14	14
bowering	17	17
bowers	12	12
bowery	14	14
bowfront	18	18
bowlder	15	15
bowlders	16	16
bowler	13	13
bowlers	14	14
bowser	12	12
bowsers	13	13
bowsprit	17	17
bowsprits	18	18
bowstring	18	18
bowstrings	19	19
bowyer	14	14
bowyers	15	15
boxberries	23	23
boxberry	23	23
boxboard	22	22
boxboards	23	23
boxcar	19	19
boxcars	20	20
boxer	15	15
boxers	16	16