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
perambulators	24	24
perambulatory	26	26
perborate	15	15
perborates	16	16
perc	10	10
percale	14	14
percales	15	15
percaline	17	17
percalines	18	18
perceivable	25	25
perceivably	27	27
perceive	18	18
perceived	20	20
perceiver	19	19
perceivers	20	20
perceives	19	19
perceiving	23	23
percent	14	14
percentage	19	19
percentages	20	20
percentile	18	18
percentiles	19	19
percents	15	15
percept	16	16
perceptibility	29	29