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
brios	8	8
briquet	20	20
briquets	21	21
briquette	22	22
briquetted	24	24
briquettes	23	23
briquetting	27	27
bris	7	7
brisance	15	15
brisances	16	16
brisant	11	11
brises	9	9
brisk	12	12
brisked	15	15
brisker	14	14
briskest	15	15
brisket	14	14
briskets	15	15
brisking	18	18
briskly	17	17
briskness	17	17
brisknesses	19	19
brisks	13	13
brisling	15	15
brislings	16	16