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
brachium	20	20
brachs	14	14
brachycephalic	36	36
brachycephaly	34	34
brachypterous	27	27
brachytherapies	30	30
brachytherapy	30	30
bracing	16	16
bracingly	21	21
bracings	17	17
braciola	15	15
braciolas	16	16
braciole	15	15
bracioles	16	16
bracken	18	18
brackens	19	19
bracket	17	17
bracketed	20	20
bracketing	23	23
brackets	18	18
brackish	20	20
brackishness	25	25
braconid	16	16
braconids	17	17
bract	11	11