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
bromouracils	23	23
bronc	12	12
bronchi	16	16
bronchia	17	17
bronchial	19	19
bronchially	24	24
bronchiectases	26	26
bronchiectasis	26	26
bronchiolar	21	21
bronchiole	20	20
bronchiolitis	23	23
bronchitic	22	22
bronchitis	19	19
bronchitises	21	21
broncho	16	16
bronchodilator	25	25
bronchodilators	26	26
bronchogenic	27	27
bronchos	17	17
bronchoscope	27	27
bronchoscopes	28	28
bronchoscopic	31	31
bronchoscopies	29	29
bronchoscopist	29	29
bronchoscopists	30	30