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
brooch	14	14
brooches	16	16
brood	9	9
brooded	12	12
brooder	11	11
brooders	12	12
broodier	12	12
broodiest	13	13
broodily	15	15
broodiness	15	15
brooding	15	15
broodingly	20	20
broodmare	16	16
broodmares	17	17
broods	10	10
broody	12	12
brook	12	12
brooked	15	15
brookie	14	14
brookies	15	15
brooking	18	18
brookite	15	15
brookites	16	16
brooklet	16	16
brooklets	17	17