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
bryologists	19	19
bryology	18	18
bryonies	14	14
bryony	14	14
bryophyllum	29	29
bryophyllums	30	30
bryophyte	21	21
bryophytes	22	22
bryophytic	25	25
bryozoan	23	23
bryozoans	24	24
bubbler	18	18
bubblers	19	19
bubblier	19	19
buccaneer	20	20
buccaneered	23	23
buccaneering	26	26
buccaneerish	25	25
buccaneers	21	21
buccinator	21	21
buccinators	22	22
buckaroo	19	19
buckaroos	20	20
buckayro	21	21
buckayros	22	22