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
pliotron	13	13
pliotrons	14	14
plodder	13	13
plodders	14	14
plonker	16	16
plonkers	17	17
plotter	11	11
plotters	12	12
plottier	12	12
plougher	17	17
ploughers	18	18
plover	14	14
plovers	15	15
plower	13	13
plowers	14	14
plowshare	18	18
plowshares	19	19
plucker	19	19
pluckers	20	20
pluckier	20	20
plugger	16	16
pluggers	17	17
plumber	18	18
plumberies	21	21
plumbers	19	19