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
pearls	10	10
pearly	12	12
pearmain	15	15
pearmains	16	16
pears	8	8
peart	8	8
pearter	10	10
peartest	11	11
peartly	13	13
pearwood	15	15
pearwoods	16	16
peasantries	15	15
peasantry	15	15
peashooter	15	15
peashooters	16	16
peatier	10	10
pebblier	18	18
peccaries	18	18
peccary	18	18
pecker	16	16
peckers	17	17
peckier	17	17
pecorini	15	15
pecorino	15	15
pecorinos	16	16