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
porcelainlike	26	26
porcelains	18	18
porcelaneous	21	21
porcellaneous	23	23
porch	13	13
porched	16	16
porches	15	15
porcine	14	14
porcini	14	14
porcinis	15	15
porcino	14	14
porcupine	20	20
porcupines	21	21
pore	7	7
pored	9	9
pores	8	8
porgies	12	12
porgy	12	12
porin	9	9
poring	12	12
porins	10	10
porism	12	12
porisms	13	13
pork	11	11
porked	14	14