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
peppering	21	21
peppermint	23	23
peppermints	24	24
pepperminty	26	26
pepperoni	19	19
pepperonis	20	20
peppers	16	16
peppertree	19	19
peppertrees	20	20
peppery	18	18
peppier	16	16
peptizer	23	23
peptizers	24	24
per	6	6
peracid	14	14
peracids	15	15
peradventure	22	22
peradventures	23	23
perambulate	22	22
perambulated	24	24
perambulates	23	23
perambulating	27	27
perambulation	25	25
perambulations	26	26
perambulator	23	23