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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
pileworts	16	16
pilfer	13	13
pilferable	21	21
pilferage	18	18
pilferages	19	19
pilfered	16	16
pilferer	15	15
pilferers	16	16
pilfering	19	19
pilferproof	24	24
pilfers	14	14
pilgarlic	19	19
pilgarlics	20	20
pilgrim	16	16
pilgrimage	21	21
pilgrimaged	23	23
pilgrimages	22	22
pilgrimaging	26	26
pilgrimed	19	19
pilgriming	22	22
pilgrims	17	17
piliform	18	18
pillager	15	15
pillagers	16	16
pillar	11	11