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
petrel	10	10
petrels	11	11
petrifaction	22	22
petrifactions	23	23
petrification	23	23
petrifications	24	24
petrified	16	16
petrifies	15	15
petrify	15	15
petrifying	21	21
petrochemical	28	28
petrodollar	17	17
petrodollars	18	18
petrogeneses	18	18
petrogenesis	18	18
petrogenetic	21	21
petroglyph	23	23
petroglyphs	24	24
petrographer	22	22
petrographers	23	23
petrographic	25	25
petrographical	28	28
petrographies	23	23
petrography	23	23
petrol	10	10