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
peroxidation	24	24
peroxidations	25	25
peroxide	19	19
peroxided	21	21
peroxides	20	20
peroxidic	23	23
peroxiding	24	24
peroxids	19	19
peroxisomal	25	25
peroxisome	23	23
peroxisomes	24	24
peroxy	18	18
perp	10	10
perpend	15	15
perpended	18	18
perpendicular	26	26
perpendicularly	31	31
perpendiculars	27	27
perpending	21	21
perpends	16	16
perpent	14	14
perpents	15	15
perpetrate	16	16
perpetrated	18	18
perpetrating	21	21