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
perisarcs	15	15
periscope	18	18
periscopes	19	19
periscopic	22	22
perish	11	11
perishabilities	24	24
perishability	24	24
perishable	19	19
perishables	20	20
perished	14	14
perisher	13	13
perishers	14	14
perishes	13	13
perishing	17	17
perissodactyl	23	23
perissodactyls	24	24
peristalses	15	15
peristalsis	15	15
peristaltic	18	18
peristome	15	15
peristomes	16	16
peristomial	18	18
peristyle	15	15
peristyles	16	16
perithecia	18	18