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
penumbrae	20	20
penumbral	21	21
penumbras	20	20
penuries	13	13
penurious	15	15
penuriously	20	20
penuriousness	20	20
penury	13	13
peopler	14	14
peoplers	15	15
peperomia	18	18
peperomias	19	19
peperoni	15	15
peperonis	16	16
pepper	15	15
pepperbox	28	28
pepperboxes	30	30
peppercorn	23	23
peppercorns	24	24
peppered	18	18
pepperer	17	17
pepperers	18	18
peppergrass	22	22
peppergrasses	24	24
pepperiness	21	21