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
petrolatum	18	18
petrolatums	19	19
petroleum	17	17
petroleums	18	18
petrolic	15	15
petrologic	19	19
petrological	22	22
petrologically	27	27
petrologies	17	17
petrologist	17	17
petrologists	18	18
petrology	17	17
petrols	11	11
petronel	13	13
petronels	14	14
petrosal	12	12
petrosals	13	13
petrous	11	11
petter	9	9
petters	10	10
pettier	10	10
pettifogger	21	21
pettifoggeries	24	24
pettifoggery	24	24
pewholder	19	19