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
perimenopausal	26	26
perimenopause	24	24
perimenopauses	25	25
perimeter	15	15
perimeters	16	16
perimysia	17	17
perimysium	22	22
perinatal	14	14
perinatally	19	19
perinatologist	21	21
perinatologists	22	22
perinatology	21	21
perinea	11	11
perineal	13	13
perineum	16	16
perineuria	15	15
perineurium	20	20
period	10	10
periodic	15	15
periodical	18	18
periodically	23	23
periodicals	19	19
periodicities	20	20
periodicity	20	20
periodid	13	13