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
bracteal	15	15
bracteate	15	15
bracted	14	14
bracteole	16	16
bracteoles	17	17
bractlet	15	15
bractlets	16	16
bracts	12	12
brad	8	8
bradawl	15	15
bradawls	16	16
bradded	13	13
bradding	16	16
bradoon	12	12
bradoons	13	13
brads	9	9
bradycardia	21	21
bradycardias	22	22
bradykinin	22	22
bradykinins	23	23
brae	7	7
braes	8	8
brag	9	9
braggadocio	22	22
braggadocios	23	23