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
portiere	11	11
portieres	12	12
porting	13	13
portion	11	11
portioned	14	14
portioning	17	17
portionless	16	16
portions	12	12
portless	12	12
portlier	12	12
portliest	13	13
portliness	15	15
portly	12	12
portmanteau	19	19
portmanteaus	20	20
portmanteaux	27	27
portobello	18	18
portobellos	19	19
portolan	13	13
portolans	14	14
portrait	11	11
portraitist	14	14
portraitists	15	15
portraits	12	12
portraiture	15	15