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
burdening	18	18
burdens	13	13
burdensome	19	19
burdie	11	11
burdies	12	12
burdock	19	19
burdocks	20	20
burds	10	10
bureau	11	11
bureaucracies	24	24
bureaucracy	24	24
bureaucrat	18	18
bureaucratese	21	21
bureaucratic	23	23
bureaucratise	21	21
bureaucratised	23	23
bureaucratises	22	22
bureaucratising	26	26
bureaucratism	24	24
bureaucratisms	25	25
bureaucratize	30	30
bureaucratized	32	32
bureaucratizes	31	31
bureaucratizing	35	35
bureaucrats	19	19