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
brooks	13	13
broom	11	11
broomball	20	20
broomballer	22	22
broomballers	23	23
broomballs	21	21
broomcorn	19	19
broomcorns	20	20
broomed	14	14
broomier	14	14
broomiest	15	15
brooming	17	17
broomrape	18	18
broomrapes	19	19
brooms	12	12
broomstick	23	23
broomsticks	24	24
broomy	14	14
broos	8	8
bros	7	7
brose	8	8
broses	9	9
brosy	10	10
broth	10	10
brothel	13	13