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
budgeter	15	15
budgeters	16	16
budworm	18	18
budworms	19	19
buffer	16	16
buffered	19	19
buffering	22	22
buffers	17	17
buffeter	18	18
buffeters	19	19
buffier	17	17
buffooneries	23	23
buffoonery	23	23
bugbear	16	16
bugbears	17	17
bugger	14	14
buggered	17	17
buggeries	17	17
buggering	20	20
buggers	15	15
buggier	15	15
bugler	13	13
buglers	14	14
buhlwork	22	22
buhlworks	23	23