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
peddlers	14	14
peddlery	16	16
pederastic	17	17
pederasties	15	15
pederasts	13	13
pederasty	15	15
pedestrian	15	15
pedestrianism	21	21
pedestrianisms	22	22
pedestrians	16	16
pediatric	16	16
pediatrician	20	20
pediatricians	21	21
pediatrics	17	17
pediatrist	14	14
pediatrists	15	15
pedicure	16	16
pedicured	18	18
pedicures	17	17
pedicuring	21	21
pedicurist	18	18
pedicurists	19	19
pediform	18	18
pedigree	14	14
pedigreed	16	16