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
branch	15	15
branched	18	18
branches	17	17
branchia	17	17
branchiae	18	18
branchial	19	19
branchier	18	18
branchiest	19	19
branching	21	21
branchiopod	24	24
branchiopods	25	25
branchless	20	20
branchlet	19	19
branchlets	20	20
branchy	18	18
brand	10	10
brandade	14	14
brandades	15	15
branded	13	13
brander	12	12
branders	13	13
brandied	14	14
brandies	13	13
branding	16	16
brandings	17	17