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
burks	13	13
burl	9	9
burladero	15	15
burladeros	16	16
burlap	14	14
burlaps	15	15
burled	12	12
burler	11	11
burlers	12	12
burlesk	16	16
burlesks	17	17
burlesque	24	24
burlesqued	26	26
burlesquely	29	29
burlesquer	25	25
burlesquers	26	26
burlesques	25	25
burlesquing	29	29
burley	13	13
burleys	14	14
burlier	12	12
burliest	13	13
burlily	15	15
burliness	15	15
burlinesses	17	17