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
braille	12	12
brailled	14	14
brailler	13	13
braillers	14	14
brailles	13	13
braillewriter	21	21
braillewriters	22	22
brailling	17	17
brails	10	10
brain	9	9
braincase	16	16
braincases	17	17
brainchild	21	21
brained	12	12
brainiac	15	15
brainiacs	16	16
brainier	12	12
brainiest	13	13
brainily	15	15
braininess	15	15
braining	15	15
brainish	14	14
brainless	14	14
brainlessly	19	19
brainlessness	19	19