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
pessary	12	12
pester	9	9
pestered	12	12
pesterer	11	11
pesterers	12	12
pestering	15	15
pesters	10	10
pestier	10	10
pestiferous	18	18
pestiferously	23	23
pestiferousness	23	23
petard	10	10
petards	11	11
peter	8	8
petered	11	11
petering	14	14
peters	9	9
petiolar	12	12
petitionary	17	17
petitioner	14	14
petitioners	15	15
petnaper	15	15
petnapers	16	16
petrale	11	11
petrales	12	12