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
pertinence	18	18
pertinences	19	19
pertinencies	20	20
pertinency	20	20
pertinent	14	14
pertinently	19	19
pertly	12	12
pertness	12	12
pertnesses	14	14
perturb	14	14
perturbable	22	22
perturbation	20	20
perturbational	23	23
perturbations	21	21
perturbed	17	17
perturbing	20	20
perturbs	15	15
pertusses	13	13
pertussis	13	13
pertussises	15	15
peruke	14	14
peruked	16	16
perukes	15	15
perusal	12	12
perusals	13	13