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
peacemaker	23	23
peacemakers	24	24
peacher	15	15
peachers	16	16
peachier	16	16
peacockier	23	23
peakier	14	14
peanuttier	15	15
pear	7	7
pearl	9	9
pearlash	14	14
pearlashes	16	16
pearled	12	12
pearler	11	11
pearlers	12	12
pearlescence	23	23
pearlescent	19	19
pearlier	12	12
pearlies	12	12
pearliest	13	13
pearling	15	15
pearlite	12	12
pearlites	13	13
pearlitic	16	16
pearlized	23	23