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
perpetration	19	19
perpetrations	20	20
perpetrator	17	17
perpetrators	18	18
perpetual	17	17
perpetually	22	22
perpetuate	17	17
perpetuated	19	19
perpetuates	18	18
perpetuating	22	22
perpetuation	20	20
perpetuations	21	21
perpetuator	18	18
perpetuators	19	19
perpetuities	19	19
perpetuity	19	19
perphenazine	31	31
perphenazines	32	32
perplex	21	21
perplexed	24	24
perplexedly	29	29
perplexes	23	23
perplexing	27	27
perplexities	26	26
perplexity	26	26