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
bracelets	16	16
bracer	12	12
bracero	13	13
braceros	14	14
bracers	13	13
braces	12	12
brach	13	13
braches	15	15
brachet	15	15
brachets	16	16
brachia	15	15
brachial	17	17
brachials	18	18
brachiate	17	17
brachiated	19	19
brachiates	18	18
brachiating	22	22
brachiation	20	20
brachiations	21	21
brachiator	18	18
brachiators	19	19
brachiopod	22	22
brachiopods	23	23
brachiosaur	20	20
brachiosaurs	21	21