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
powers	12	12
powter	12	12
powters	13	13
poxier	16	16
poxvirus	23	23
poxviruses	25	25
praam	11	11
praams	12	12
practic	16	16
practicability	29	29
practicable	24	24
practicableness	29	29
practicably	26	26
practical	19	19
practicalities	24	24
practicality	24	24
practically	24	24
practicalness	24	24
practicals	20	20
practice	17	17
practiced	19	19
practicer	18	18
practicers	19	19
practices	18	18
practicing	22	22