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
butyrophenone	26	26
butyrophenones	27	27
butyrous	15	15
butyryl	16	16
butyryls	17	17
buxomer	21	21
buyer	11	11
buyers	12	12
buzzard	30	30
buzzards	31	31
buzzer	28	28
buzzers	29	29
buzzier	29	29
buzzword	34	34
buzzwords	35	35
byliner	14	14
byliners	15	15
byproduct	22	22
byproducts	23	23
byre	9	9
byres	10	10
byrl	10	10
byrled	13	13
byrling	16	16
byrls	11	11