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
persisters	13	13
persisting	16	16
persists	11	11
persnicketiness	27	27
persnickety	24	24
person	10	10
persona	11	11
personable	18	18
personableness	23	23
personae	12	12
personage	15	15
personages	16	16
personal	13	13
personalise	16	16
personalised	18	18
personalises	17	17
personalising	21	21
personalism	19	19
personalisms	20	20
personalist	16	16
personalistic	21	21
personalists	17	17
personalities	18	18
personality	18	18
personalization	30	30