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
permanent	17	17
permanently	22	22
permanentness	22	22
permanents	18	18
permanganate	22	22
permanganates	23	23
permeabilities	24	24
permeability	24	24
permeable	19	19
permeant	15	15
permease	14	14
permeases	15	15
permeate	14	14
permeated	16	16
permeates	15	15
permeating	19	19
permeation	17	17
permeative	20	20
permed	13	13
permethrin	19	19
permethrins	20	20
permillage	20	20
permillages	21	21
perming	16	16
permissibility	26	26