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
brandish	15	15
brandished	18	18
brandishes	17	17
brandishing	21	21
brands	11	11
brandy	13	13
brandying	19	19
brank	13	13
branks	14	14
branned	13	13
branner	12	12
branners	13	13
brannier	13	13
branniest	14	14
brannigan	17	17
brannigans	18	18
branning	16	16
branny	13	13
brans	9	9
brant	9	9
brantail	13	13
brantails	14	14
brants	10	10
bras	7	7
brash	10	10