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
bursera	11	11
burses	10	10
bursitis	12	12
bursitises	14	14
burst	9	9
bursted	12	12
burster	11	11
bursters	12	12
burstier	12	12
burstiest	13	13
bursting	15	15
burstone	13	13
burstones	14	14
bursts	10	10
bursty	12	12
burthen	14	14
burthened	17	17
burthening	20	20
burthens	15	15
burton	11	11
burtons	12	12
burweed	15	15
burweeds	16	16
bury	10	10
burying	16	16