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
pizzeria	29	29
pizzerias	30	30
placard	15	15
placarded	18	18
placarding	21	21
placards	16	16
placater	15	15
placaters	16	16
placatory	18	18
placeholder	22	22
placeholders	23	23
placekicker	29	29
placekickers	30	30
placer	13	13
placers	14	14
placoderm	20	20
placoderms	21	21
plagiaries	16	16
plagiarise	16	16
plagiarised	18	18
plagiarises	17	17
plagiarising	21	21
plagiarism	19	19
plagiarisms	20	20
plagiarist	16	16