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
brightened	19	19
brightener	18	18
brighteners	19	19
brightening	22	22
brightens	17	17
brighter	15	15
brightest	16	16
brightly	18	18
brightness	18	18
brightnesses	20	20
brights	14	14
brightwork	24	24
brightworks	25	25
brigs	10	10
brill	10	10
brilliance	19	19
brilliances	20	20
brilliancies	21	21
brilliancy	21	21
brilliant	15	15
brilliantine	19	19
brilliantines	20	20
brilliantly	20	20
brilliants	16	16
brills	11	11