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
percutaneous	21	21
percutaneously	26	26
perdie	10	10
perdition	14	14
perditions	15	15
perdu	10	10
perdue	11	11
perdues	12	12
perdurability	24	24
perdurable	19	19
perdurably	21	21
perdure	12	12
perdured	14	14
perdures	13	13
perduring	17	17
perdus	11	11
perdy	11	11
pere	7	7
perea	8	8
peregrin	14	14
peregrinate	17	17
peregrinated	19	19
peregrinates	18	18
peregrinating	22	22
peregrination	20	20