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
breathed	14	14
breather	13	13
breathers	14	14
breathes	13	13
breathier	14	14
breathiest	15	15
breathily	17	17
breathiness	17	17
breathing	17	17
breathings	18	18
breathless	16	16
breathlessly	21	21
breathlessness	21	21
breaths	12	12
breathtaking	24	24
breathtakingly	29	29
breathy	14	14
breccia	16	16
breccial	18	18
breccias	17	17
brecciate	18	18
brecciated	20	20
brecciates	19	19
brecciating	23	23
brecciation	21	21