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
pauperism	19	19
pauperisms	20	20
pauperization	30	30
pauperizations	31	31
pauperize	25	25
pauperized	27	27
pauperizes	26	26
pauperizing	30	30
paupers	14	14
pauraque	22	22
pauraques	23	23
pauropod	16	16
pauropods	17	17
pauser	10	10
pausers	11	11
paver	12	12
pavers	13	13
pavior	13	13
paviors	14	14
paviour	15	15
paviours	16	16
paviser	14	14
pavisers	15	15
pawer	11	11
pawers	12	12