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
busbar	13	13
busbars	14	14
busgirl	14	14
busgirls	15	15
busheler	15	15
bushelers	16	16
busher	12	12
bushers	13	13
bushfire	17	17
bushfires	18	18
bushier	13	13
bushmaster	19	19
bushmasters	20	20
bushranger	19	19
bushrangers	20	20
bushranging	23	23
bushwhacker	29	29
bushwhackers	30	30
busier	10	10
businessperson	23	23
businesspersons	24	24
busker	14	14
buskers	15	15
bustard	12	12
bustards	13	13