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
peripeteia	16	16
peripeteias	17	17
peripeties	16	16
peripety	16	16
peripheral	19	19
peripherally	24	24
peripherals	20	20
peripheries	19	19
periphery	19	19
periphrases	19	19
periphrasis	19	19
periphrastic	23	23
periphytic	23	23
periphyton	21	21
periplasm	19	19
periplasmic	24	24
periplasms	20	20
periplast	16	16
periplasts	17	17
peripter	14	14
peripters	15	15
perique	20	20
periques	21	21
peris	8	8
perisarc	14	14