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
perversities	19	19
perversity	19	19
perversive	21	21
pervert	14	14
perverted	17	17
pervertedly	22	22
pervertedness	22	22
perverter	16	16
perverters	17	17
perverting	20	20
perverts	15	15
pervier	14	14
perviest	15	15
pervious	16	16
perviousness	21	21
pervo	12	12
pervos	13	13
pervs	12	12
pervy	14	14
pescatarian	18	18
pescatarians	19	19
pescetarian	18	18
pescetarians	19	19
peskier	14	14
pessaries	12	12