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
broadside	14	14
broadsided	16	16
broadsides	15	15
broadsiding	19	19
broadsword	18	18
broadswords	19	19
broadtail	14	14
broadtails	15	15
broadway	17	17
broadways	18	18
broast	9	9
broasted	12	12
broasting	15	15
broasts	10	10
brocade	14	14
brocaded	16	16
brocades	15	15
brocading	19	19
brocatel	15	15
brocatelle	18	18
brocatelles	19	19
brocatels	16	16
broccoli	18	18
broccolis	19	19
broch	13	13