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
percipiences	25	25
percipient	20	20
percipiently	25	25
percoid	14	14
percoids	15	15
percolate	16	16
percolated	18	18
percolates	17	17
percolating	21	21
percolation	19	19
percolations	20	20
percolator	17	17
percolators	18	18
percs	11	11
percuss	14	14
percussed	17	17
percusses	16	16
percussing	20	20
percussion	18	18
percussionist	21	21
percussionists	22	22
percussions	19	19
percussive	21	21
percussively	26	26
percussiveness	26	26