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
brainpan	16	16
brainpans	17	17
brainpower	20	20
brainpowers	21	21
brains	10	10
brainsick	20	20
brainsickly	25	25
brainstorm	17	17
brainstormer	19	19
brainstormers	20	20
brainstorming	23	23
brainstorms	18	18
brainteaser	15	15
brainteasers	16	16
brainwash	18	18
brainwashed	21	21
brainwasher	20	20
brainwashers	21	21
brainwashes	20	20
brainwashing	24	24
brainy	12	12
braise	9	9
braised	11	11
braises	10	10
braising	14	14