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
perfusion	17	17
perfusionist	20	20
perfusionists	21	21
perfusions	18	18
pergola	13	13
pergolas	14	14
perhaps	15	15
perhapses	17	17
peri	7	7
perianth	14	14
perianths	15	15
periapt	13	13
periapts	14	14
periblem	18	18
periblems	19	19
pericardia	17	17
pericardial	19	19
pericarditides	22	22
pericarditis	19	19
pericardium	22	22
pericarp	17	17
pericarps	18	18
perichondral	23	23
perichondria	22	22
perichondrium	27	27