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
porosities	13	13
porosity	13	13
porous	10	10
porously	15	15
porousness	15	15
porphyria	19	19
porphyrias	20	20
porphyries	20	20
porphyrin	20	20
porphyrins	21	21
porphyritic	24	24
porphyropsin	26	26
porphyropsins	27	27
porphyry	20	20
porpoise	14	14
porpoised	16	16
porpoises	15	15
porpoising	19	19
porrect	13	13
porridge	14	14
porridges	15	15
porridgy	16	16
porringer	15	15
porringers	16	16
port	7	7