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
perceptible	24	24
perceptibly	26	26
perception	20	20
perceptional	23	23
perceptions	21	21
perceptive	23	23
perceptively	28	28
perceptiveness	28	28
perceptivities	27	27
perceptivity	27	27
percepts	17	17
perceptual	21	21
perceptually	26	26
perch	13	13
perchance	21	21
perched	16	16
percher	15	15
perchers	16	16
perches	15	15
perching	19	19
perchlorate	20	20
perchlorates	21	21
percid	13	13
percids	14	14
percipience	24	24