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
brawnily	18	18
brawniness	18	18
brawns	13	13
brawny	15	15
braws	11	11
braxies	17	17
braxy	17	17
bray	9	9
brayed	12	12
brayer	11	11
brayers	12	12
braying	15	15
brays	10	10
braza	17	17
brazas	18	18
braze	17	17
brazed	19	19
brazen	19	19
brazened	22	22
brazening	25	25
brazenly	24	24
brazenness	24	24
brazens	20	20
brazer	18	18
brazers	19	19