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
peered	10	10
peeress	10	10
peeresses	12	12
peerie	9	9
peeries	10	10
peering	13	13
peerless	12	12
peers	8	8
peery	10	10
pegboard	17	17
pegboards	18	18
peignoir	14	14
peignoirs	15	15
pejorative	26	26
pejoratively	31	31
pejoratives	27	27
pelargonium	22	22
pelargoniums	23	23
pelerine	13	13
pelerines	14	14
pellagra	15	15
pellagras	16	16
pellagrous	18	18
pelletizer	24	24
pelletizers	25	25