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
burghs	14	14
burglar	14	14
burglaries	17	17
burglarious	19	19
burglariously	24	24
burglarize	26	26
burglarized	28	28
burglarizes	27	27
burglarizing	31	31
burglarproof	25	25
burglars	15	15
burglary	17	17
burgle	13	13
burgled	15	15
burgles	14	14
burgling	18	18
burgomaster	20	20
burgomasters	21	21
burgonet	15	15
burgonets	16	16
burgoo	12	12
burgoos	13	13
burgout	14	14
burgouts	15	15
burgrave	18	18