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
brushbacks	26	26
brushed	14	14
brusher	13	13
brushers	14	14
brushes	13	13
brushfire	18	18
brushier	14	14
brushiest	15	15
brushing	17	17
brushland	18	18
brushlands	19	19
brushoff	20	20
brushoffs	21	21
brushstroke	21	21
brushstrokes	22	22
brushup	17	17
brushups	18	18
brushwood	19	19
brushwoods	20	20
brushwork	22	22
brushworks	23	23
brushy	14	14
brusk	13	13
brusker	15	15
bruskest	16	16