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
pirouette	13	13
pirouetted	15	15
pirouettes	14	14
pirouetting	18	18
pirozhki	26	26
pirozhok	26	26
piscaries	15	15
piscary	15	15
piscator	14	14
piscatorial	18	18
piscators	15	15
piscatory	17	17
pisciculture	24	24
piscicultures	25	25
piscivore	19	19
piscivores	20	20
piscivorous	22	22
pisher	11	11
pishers	12	12
pisiform	17	17
pisiforms	18	18
pismire	13	13
pismires	14	14
pissoir	10	10
pissoirs	11	11