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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
bumper	16	16
bumpered	19	19
bumpering	22	22
bumpers	17	17
bumpier	17	17
bunchberries	25	25
bunchberry	25	25
buncher	17	17
bunchers	18	18
bunchgrass	22	22
bunchgrasses	24	24
bunchier	18	18
bundler	14	14
bundlers	15	15
bungler	15	15
bunglers	16	16
bunker	15	15
bunkered	18	18
bunkering	21	21
bunkers	16	16
bunraku	17	17
bunrakus	18	18
bunter	11	11
bunters	12	12
bunyavirus	22	22