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
plethora	14	14
plethoras	15	15
plethoric	18	18
plethysmogram	29	29
plethysmograms	30	30
plethysmography	35	35
pleura	11	11
pleurae	12	12
pleural	13	13
pleuras	12	12
pleurisies	15	15
pleurisy	15	15
pleuritic	17	17
pleuron	13	13
pleuropneumonia	29	29
plexiform	26	26
plexor	17	17
plexors	18	18
plier	9	9
pliers	10	10
plighter	16	16
plighters	17	17
plinker	16	16
plinkers	17	17
plinkier	17	17