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
porker	13	13
porkers	14	14
porkier	14	14
porkies	14	14
porkiest	15	15
porking	17	17
porkpie	17	17
porkpies	18	18
porks	12	12
porkwood	19	19
porkwoods	20	20
porky	14	14
porn	8	8
pornier	11	11
porniest	12	12
porno	9	9
pornographer	23	23
pornographers	24	24
pornographic	26	26
pornographies	24	24
pornography	24	24
pornos	10	10
porns	9	9
porny	11	11
porose	9	9