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
perjuriously	29	29
perjury	22	22
perk	11	11
perked	14	14
perkier	14	14
perkiest	15	15
perkily	17	17
perkiness	17	17
perkinesses	19	19
perking	17	17
perkish	16	16
perks	12	12
perky	14	14
perlite	11	11
perlites	12	12
perlitic	15	15
perm	10	10
permaculture	24	24
permacultures	25	25
permafrost	19	19
permafrosts	20	20
permanence	21	21
permanences	22	22
permanencies	23	23
permanency	23	23