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
pericopae	18	18
pericope	17	17
pericopes	18	18
pericrania	17	17
pericranial	19	19
pericranium	22	22
pericycle	21	21
pericycles	22	22
pericyclic	25	25
periderm	15	15
periderms	16	16
peridia	11	11
peridial	13	13
peridium	16	16
peridot	11	11
peridotic	16	16
peridotite	14	14
peridotites	15	15
peridotitic	18	18
peridots	12	12
perigeal	14	14
perigean	14	14
perigee	12	12
perigees	13	13
perigon	13	13