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
phantasmagorias	26	26
phantasmagoric	28	28
pharaoh	14	14
pharaohs	15	15
pharaonic	18	18
pharisaic	17	17
pharisaical	20	20
pharisaically	25	25
pharisaicalness	25	25
pharisaism	18	18
pharisaisms	19	19
pharisee	13	13
pharisees	14	14
pharma	14	14
pharmaceutical	30	30
pharmaceuticals	31	31
pharmacies	21	21
pharmacist	21	21
pharmacists	22	22
pharmacodynamic	36	36
pharmacogenomic	35	35
pharmacognosies	29	29
pharmacognostic	32	32
pharmacognosy	29	29
pharmacokinetic	34	34