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
bunyaviruses	24	24
bur	7	7
bura	8	8
buran	10	10
burans	11	11
buras	9	9
burb	11	11
burble	14	14
burbled	16	16
burbler	15	15
burblers	16	16
burbles	15	15
burblier	16	16
burbliest	17	17
burbling	19	19
burblings	20	20
burbly	16	16
burbot	13	13
burbots	14	14
burbs	12	12
burd	9	9
burden	12	12
burdened	15	15
burdener	14	14
burdeners	15	15