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
poultry	14	14
poultryman	21	21
poultrymen	21	21
pouncer	15	15
pouncers	16	16
pounder	13	13
pounders	14	14
pour	8	8
pourable	16	16
pourboire	16	16
pourboires	17	17
poured	11	11
pourer	10	10
pourers	11	11
pouring	14	14
pouringly	19	19
pourparler	18	18
pourparlers	19	19
pourpoint	17	17
pourpoints	18	18
pours	9	9
pouter	10	10
pouters	11	11
poutier	11	11
poverties	16	16