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
perestroika	18	18
perfect	16	16
perfecta	17	17
perfectas	18	18
perfected	19	19
perfecter	18	18
perfecters	19	19
perfectest	19	19
perfectible	24	24
perfecting	22	22
perfection	20	20
perfectionism	26	26
perfectionisms	27	27
perfectionist	23	23
perfectionistic	28	28
perfectionists	24	24
perfections	21	21
perfective	23	23
perfectively	28	28
perfectiveness	28	28
perfectivity	27	27
perfectly	21	21
perfectness	21	21
perfectnesses	23	23
perfecto	17	17