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
unbrake	16	16
unbraked	18	18
unbrakes	17	17
unbraking	21	21
unbranched	22	22
unbranded	17	17
unbreachable	26	26
unbreakable	24	24
unbreathable	23	23
unbred	12	12
unbreech	18	18
unbreeched	21	21
unbreeches	20	20
unbreeching	24	24
unbridgeable	24	24
unbridged	18	18
unbridle	15	15
unbridled	17	17
unbridles	16	16
unbridling	20	20
unbriefed	18	18
unbright	17	17
unbrilliant	19	19
unbroke	16	16
unbroken	18	18