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
buhr	10	10
buhrs	11	11
builder	13	13
builders	14	14
buirdly	15	15
bulbar	14	14
bulgar	13	13
bulgars	14	14
bulger	13	13
bulgers	14	14
bulghur	17	17
bulghurs	18	18
bulgier	14	14
bulgur	14	14
bulgurs	15	15
bulker	15	15
bulkers	16	16
bulkier	16	16
bulldogger	21	21
bulldoggers	22	22
bulldozer	25	25
bulldozers	26	26
bulletproof	23	23
bullfighter	24	24
bullfighters	25	25