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
bullfrog	19	19
bullfrogs	20	20
bullhorn	17	17
bullhorns	18	18
bullier	13	13
bullring	17	17
bullrings	18	18
bullrush	17	17
bullrushes	19	19
bullyrag	18	18
bullyragged	24	24
bullyragging	27	27
bullyrags	19	19
bulrush	15	15
bulrushes	17	17
bulwark	19	19
bulwarked	22	22
bulwarking	25	25
bulwarks	20	20
bumbershoot	23	23
bumbershoots	24	24
bumbler	18	18
bumblers	19	19
bummer	16	16
bummers	17	17