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
peruse	10	10
perused	12	12
peruser	11	11
perusers	12	12
peruses	11	11
perusing	15	15
perv	11	11
pervade	15	15
pervaded	17	17
pervader	16	16
pervaders	17	17
pervades	16	16
pervading	20	20
pervasion	17	17
pervasions	18	18
pervasive	20	20
pervasively	25	25
pervasiveness	25	25
pervasivenesses	27	27
perverse	15	15
perversely	20	20
perverseness	20	20
perversenesses	22	22
perversion	18	18
perversions	19	19