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
patronymic	22	22
patronymics	23	23
patroon	11	11
patroons	12	12
pattamar	14	14
pattamars	15	15
patter	9	9
pattered	12	12
patterer	11	11
patterers	12	12
pattering	15	15
pattern	11	11
patterned	14	14
patterning	17	17
patternless	16	16
patterns	12	12
patters	10	10
patzer	18	18
patzers	19	19
pauldron	15	15
pauldrons	16	16
paunchier	19	19
pauper	13	13
paupered	16	16
paupering	19	19