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
patroller	14	14
patrollers	15	15
patrolling	18	18
patrolman	17	17
patrolmen	17	17
patrols	11	11
patron	10	10
patronage	15	15
patronages	16	16
patronal	13	13
patroness	13	13
patronesses	15	15
patronise	13	13
patronised	15	15
patronises	14	14
patronising	18	18
patronization	27	27
patronizations	28	28
patronize	22	22
patronized	24	24
patronizes	23	23
patronizing	27	27
patronizingly	32	32
patronly	15	15
patrons	11	11