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
burgraves	19	19
burgs	11	11
burgundies	19	19
burgundy	19	19
burial	11	11
burials	12	12
buried	11	11
burier	10	10
buriers	11	11
buries	10	10
burin	10	10
burins	11	11
burk	12	12
burka	13	13
burkas	14	14
burke	13	13
burked	15	15
burker	14	14
burkers	15	15
burkes	14	14
burkha	16	16
burkhas	17	17
burking	18	18
burkite	15	15
burkites	16	16