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
brim	10	10
brimful	18	18
brimfull	20	20
brimless	15	15
brimmed	17	17
brimmer	16	16
brimmers	17	17
brimming	20	20
brims	11	11
brimstone	16	16
brimstones	17	17
brin	8	8
brinded	13	13
brindle	13	13
brindled	15	15
brindles	14	14
brine	9	9
brined	11	11
briner	10	10
briners	11	11
brines	10	10
bring	11	11
bringdown	20	20
bringdowns	21	21
bringer	13	13