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
perps	11	11
perquisite	23	23
perquisites	24	24
perries	10	10
perron	10	10
perrons	11	11
perry	10	10
persalt	11	11
persalts	12	12
perse	8	8
persecute	16	16
persecuted	18	18
persecutee	17	17
persecutees	18	18
persecutes	17	17
persecuting	21	21
persecution	19	19
persecutions	20	20
persecutive	22	22
persecutor	17	17
persecutors	18	18
persecutory	20	20
perses	9	9
perseverance	23	23
perseverances	24	24