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
pectinesterase	21	21
pectinesterases	22	22
pectoral	15	15
pectorals	16	16
peculator	17	17
peculators	18	18
peculiar	16	16
peculiarities	21	21
peculiarity	21	21
peculiarly	21	21
peculiars	17	17
pecuniarily	22	22
pecuniary	19	19
pedaler	12	12
pedalers	13	13
pedalfer	16	16
pedalfers	17	17
pedalier	13	13
pedaliers	14	14
pedaller	14	14
pedallers	15	15
pedantries	15	15
pedantry	15	15
peddler	13	13
peddleries	16	16