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
burling	15	15
burls	10	10
burly	12	12
burn	9	9
burnable	17	17
burnables	18	18
burned	12	12
burner	11	11
burners	12	12
burnet	11	11
burnets	12	12
burnie	11	11
burnies	12	12
burning	15	15
burningly	20	20
burnings	16	16
burnish	14	14
burnished	17	17
burnisher	16	16
burnishers	17	17
burnishes	16	16
burnishing	20	20
burnoose	13	13
burnoosed	15	15
burnooses	14	14