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
burnous	13	13
burnouses	15	15
burnout	13	13
burnouts	14	14
burns	10	10
burnside	14	14
burnsides	15	15
burnt	10	10
burp	11	11
burped	14	14
burpee	13	13
burpees	14	14
burping	17	17
burps	12	12
burqa	18	18
burqas	19	19
burr	8	8
burred	11	11
burrer	10	10
burrers	11	11
burrfish	17	17
burrfishes	19	19
burrier	11	11
burriest	12	12
burring	14	14