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
pompadour	20	20
pompadoured	23	23
pompadours	21	21
ponder	11	11
ponderable	19	19
pondered	14	14
ponderer	13	13
ponderers	14	14
pondering	17	17
ponderous	15	15
ponderously	20	20
ponderousness	20	20
ponders	12	12
pongier	13	13
poniard	12	12
poniarded	15	15
poniarding	18	18
poniards	13	13
pontificator	22	22
pontificators	23	23
pooler	10	10
poolers	11	11
poolroom	15	15
poolrooms	16	16
poopier	13	13