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
portabella	18	18
portabellas	19	19
portabello	18	18
portabellos	19	19
portabilities	20	20
portability	20	20
portable	15	15
portables	16	16
portably	17	17
portage	12	12
portaged	14	14
portages	13	13
portaging	17	17
portal	10	10
portaled	13	13
portals	11	11
portamenti	17	17
portamento	17	17
portance	15	15
portances	16	16
portapak	18	18
portapaks	19	19
portative	16	16
portcullis	19	19
portcullises	21	21