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
burrito	11	11
burritos	12	12
burro	9	9
burros	10	10
burrow	13	13
burrowed	16	16
burrower	15	15
burrowers	16	16
burrowing	19	19
burrows	14	14
burrs	9	9
burry	11	11
burs	8	8
bursa	9	9
bursae	10	10
bursal	11	11
bursar	10	10
bursaries	13	13
bursars	11	11
bursary	13	13
bursas	10	10
bursate	11	11
burse	9	9
burseed	12	12
burseeds	13	13