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
piezoelectric	32	32
piezometer	25	25
piezometers	26	26
piezometric	29	29
piffler	17	17
pifflers	18	18
pigeonholer	20	20
pigeonholers	21	21
pigeonries	16	16
pigeonry	16	16
piggeries	16	16
piggery	16	16
piggier	14	14
pigmentary	21	21
pignora	13	13
pigsticker	22	22
pigstickers	23	23
piker	12	12
pikers	13	13
pilar	9	9
pilaster	12	12
pilasters	13	13
pilchard	18	18
pilchards	19	19
pilewort	15	15