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
perithecial	20	20
perithecium	23	23
periti	9	9
peritonea	13	13
peritoneal	15	15
peritoneally	20	20
peritoneum	18	18
peritoneums	19	19
peritonitis	15	15
peritrichous	21	21
peritrichously	26	26
peritus	11	11
periwig	15	15
periwigged	21	21
periwigs	16	16
periwinkle	22	22
periwinkles	23	23
perjure	20	20
perjured	22	22
perjurer	21	21
perjurers	22	22
perjures	21	21
perjuries	22	22
perjuring	25	25
perjurious	24	24