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
pastoralist	15	15
pastoralists	16	16
pastorally	17	17
pastoralness	17	17
pastorals	13	13
pastorate	12	12
pastorates	13	13
pastored	12	12
pastoring	15	15
pastorly	14	14
pastors	10	10
pastorship	18	18
pastorships	19	19
pastrami	14	14
pastramis	15	15
pastries	11	11
pastromi	14	14
pastromis	15	15
pastry	11	11
pasturage	15	15
pasturages	16	16
pastural	13	13
pasture	11	11
pastured	13	13
pastureland	18	18