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
byrnie	12	12
byrnies	13	13
byroad	12	12
byroads	13	13
bystander	16	16
bystanders	17	17
bystreet	13	13
bystreets	14	14
byword	15	15
bywords	16	16
bywork	18	18
byworks	19	19
caballero	17	17
caballeros	18	18
cabaret	13	13
cabarets	14	14
cabdriver	20	20
cabdrivers	21	21
caber	11	11
cabernet	15	15
cabernets	16	16
cabers	12	12
cabestro	14	14
cabestros	15	15
cabinetmaker	26	26