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
bringers	14	14
bringing	17	17
brings	12	12
brinier	11	11
brinies	11	11
briniest	12	12
brininess	14	14
brininesses	16	16
brining	14	14
brinish	13	13
brink	13	13
brinkmanship	29	29
brinkmanships	30	30
brinks	14	14
brinksmanship	30	30
brinksmanships	31	31
brins	9	9
briny	11	11
brio	7	7
brioche	15	15
brioches	16	16
briolette	13	13
briolettes	14	14
brionies	12	12
briony	12	12