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
breamed	14	14
breaming	17	17
breams	12	12
breast	9	9
breastbone	17	17
breastbones	18	18
breasted	12	12
breastfed	16	16
breastfeed	17	17
breastfeeding	23	23
breastfeeds	18	18
breasting	15	15
breastplate	18	18
breastplates	19	19
breasts	10	10
breaststroke	19	19
breaststroker	20	20
breaststrokers	21	21
breaststrokes	20	20
breastwork	20	20
breastworks	21	21
breath	11	11
breathability	24	24
breathable	19	19
breathe	12	12