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
buttercups	21	21
buttered	13	13
butterfat	16	16
butterfats	17	17
butterfingered	25	25
butterfingers	23	23
butterfish	19	19
butterfishes	21	21
butterflied	20	20
butterflies	19	19
butterfly	19	19
butterflyer	21	21
butterflyers	22	22
butterflying	25	25
butterhead	17	17
butterheads	18	18
butterier	13	13
butteries	13	13
butteriest	14	14
buttering	16	16
butterless	15	15
buttermilk	22	22
buttermilks	23	23
butternut	15	15
butternuts	16	16