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
bronchoscopy	29	29
bronchospasm	27	27
bronchospasms	28	28
bronchospastic	29	29
bronchus	18	18
bronco	13	13
broncobuster	23	23
broncobusters	24	24
broncos	14	14
broncs	13	13
brontosaur	15	15
brontosaurs	16	16
brontosaurus	18	18
brontosauruses	20	20
bronze	19	19
bronzed	21	21
bronzer	20	20
bronzers	21	21
bronzes	20	20
bronzier	21	21
bronziest	22	22
bronzing	24	24
bronzings	25	25
bronzy	21	21
broo	7	7