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
perigons	14	14
perigynies	18	18
perigynous	19	19
perigyny	18	18
perihelia	15	15
perihelial	17	17
perihelion	17	17
perikarya	18	18
perikaryal	20	20
perikaryon	20	20
peril	9	9
periled	12	12
periling	15	15
perilla	12	12
perillas	13	13
perilled	14	14
perilling	17	17
perilous	13	13
perilously	18	18
perilousness	18	18
perils	10	10
perilune	14	14
perilunes	15	15
perilymph	23	23
perilymphs	24	24