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
penetrant	14	14
penetrants	15	15
penetrate	13	13
penetrated	15	15
penetrates	14	14
penetrating	18	18
penetratingly	23	23
penetration	16	16
penetrations	17	17
penetrative	19	19
penetrometer	19	19
penetrometers	20	20
penholder	17	17
penholders	18	18
peninsular	17	17
penitentiaries	19	19
penitentiary	19	19
penner	11	11
penners	12	12
pennycress	20	20
pennycresses	22	22
pennyroyal	20	20
pennyroyals	21	21
pennywort	19	19
pennyworth	22	22