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
ported	10	10
portend	12	12
portended	15	15
portending	18	18
portends	13	13
portent	11	11
portentous	15	15
portentously	20	20
portentousness	20	20
portents	12	12
porter	9	9
porterage	14	14
porterages	15	15
portered	12	12
porterhouse	17	17
porterhouses	18	18
portering	15	15
porters	10	10
portfolio	16	16
portfolios	17	17
porthole	14	14
portholes	15	15
portico	13	13
porticoes	15	15
porticos	14	14