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
buster	10	10
busters	11	11
bustier	11	11
bustiers	12	12
bustler	12	12
bustlers	13	13
busywork	21	21
busyworks	22	22
butcher	16	16
butchered	19	19
butcheries	19	19
butchering	22	22
butcherly	21	21
butchers	17	17
butchery	19	19
butler	11	11
butleries	14	14
butlers	12	12
butlery	14	14
butter	10	10
butterball	19	19
butterballs	20	20
buttercream	21	21
buttercreams	22	22
buttercup	20	20