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
planography	25	25
plantar	12	12
planter	12	12
planters	13	13
plantigrade	19	19
plantigrades	20	20
plantocracies	24	24
plantocracy	24	24
planular	15	15
plasher	13	13
plashers	14	14
plashier	14	14
plasmaphereses	26	26
plasmapheresis	26	26
plaster	11	11
plasterboard	20	20
plasterboards	21	21
plastered	14	14
plasterer	13	13
plasterers	14	14
plastering	17	17
plasters	12	12
plasterwork	22	22
plasterworks	23	23
plastery	14	14