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
paster	9	9
pastern	11	11
pasterns	12	12
pasters	10	10
pasteurise	14	14
pasteurised	16	16
pasteurises	15	15
pasteurising	19	19
pasteurization	28	28
pasteurizations	29	29
pasteurize	23	23
pasteurized	25	25
pasteurizer	24	24
pasteurizers	25	25
pasteurizes	24	24
pasteurizing	28	28
pasticheur	19	19
pasticheurs	20	20
pastier	10	10
pastor	9	9
pastoral	12	12
pastorale	13	13
pastorales	14	14
pastoralism	18	18
pastoralisms	19	19