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
permutes	15	15
permuting	19	19
pernickety	23	23
pernio	10	10
perniones	14	14
perogi	11	11
perogie	12	12
perogies	13	13
perogis	12	12
perogy	13	13
peroneal	13	13
peroral	11	11
perorally	16	16
perorate	11	11
perorated	13	13
perorates	12	12
perorating	16	16
peroration	14	14
perorational	17	17
perorations	15	15
perovskite	21	21
perovskites	22	22
peroxid	18	18
peroxidase	21	21
peroxidases	22	22