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
peregrinations	21	21
peregrine	15	15
peregrins	15	15
pereia	9	9
pereion	11	11
pereions	12	12
pereiopod	16	16
pereiopods	17	17
peremptorily	24	24
peremptoriness	24	24
peremptory	21	21
perennate	14	14
perennated	16	16
perennates	15	15
perennating	19	19
perennation	17	17
perennations	18	18
perennial	15	15
perennially	20	20
perennials	16	16
pereon	10	10
pereons	11	11
pereopod	15	15
pereopods	16	16
peres	8	8