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
pellitories	16	16
pellitory	16	16
peloria	11	11
pelorian	13	13
pelorias	12	12
peloric	14	14
pelorus	12	12
peloruses	14	14
pelter	10	10
peltered	13	13
peltering	16	16
pelters	11	11
peltries	12	12
peltry	12	12
pelycosaur	20	20
pelycosaurs	21	21
penciler	16	16
pencilers	17	17
pendular	15	15
penetrabilities	23	23
penetrability	23	23
penetrable	18	18
penetralia	15	15
penetrance	18	18
penetrances	19	19