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
boxier	16	16
boxthorn	21	21
boxthorns	22	22
boyar	10	10
boyard	12	12
boyards	13	13
boyarism	16	16
boyarisms	17	17
boyars	11	11
boycotter	17	17
boycotters	18	18
boyfriend	19	19
boyfriends	20	20
boysenberries	22	22
boysenberry	22	22
bra	6	6
brabble	17	17
brabbled	19	19
brabbler	18	18
brabblers	19	19
brabbles	18	18
brabbling	22	22
brace	11	11
braced	13	13
bracelet	15	15