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
piecers	13	13
piecework	22	22
pieceworker	24	24
pieceworkers	25	25
pieceworks	23	23
piecrust	15	15
piecrusts	16	16
piedfort	15	15
piedforts	16	16
piefort	13	13
pieforts	14	14
pier	7	7
pierce	12	12
pierced	14	14
piercer	13	13
piercers	14	14
pierces	13	13
piercing	17	17
piercingly	22	22
piercings	18	18
pierogi	12	12
pierogies	14	14
pierrot	10	10
pierrots	11	11
piers	8	8