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
personalize	25	25
personalized	27	27
personalizes	26	26
personalizing	30	30
personally	18	18
personals	14	14
personalties	17	17
personalty	17	17
personas	12	12
personate	13	13
personated	15	15
personates	14	14
personating	18	18
personation	16	16
personations	17	17
personative	19	19
personator	14	14
personators	15	15
personhood	17	17
personhoods	18	18
personification	26	26
personified	19	19
personifier	18	18
personifiers	19	19
personifies	18	18