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
butters	11	11
butterscotch	24	24
butterscotches	26	26
butterweed	18	18
butterweeds	19	19
butterwort	17	17
butterworts	18	18
buttery	13	13
buttoner	13	13
buttoners	14	14
buttonholer	19	19
buttonholers	20	20
buttress	12	12
buttressed	15	15
buttresses	14	14
buttressing	18	18
butyral	14	14
butyraldehyde	26	26
butyraldehydes	27	27
butyrals	15	15
butyrate	14	14
butyrates	15	15
butyric	16	16
butyrin	14	14
butyrins	15	15