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
perseverate	18	18
perseverated	20	20
perseverates	19	19
perseverating	23	23
perseveration	21	21
perseverations	22	22
perseverative	24	24
persevere	16	16
persevered	18	18
perseveres	17	17
persevering	21	21
perseveringly	26	26
persiflage	19	19
persiflages	20	20
persimmon	19	19
persimmons	20	20
persist	10	10
persisted	13	13
persistence	18	18
persistences	19	19
persistencies	20	20
persistency	20	20
persistent	14	14
persistently	19	19
persister	12	12