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
practicum	22	22
practicums	23	23
practise	14	14
practised	16	16
practises	15	15
practising	19	19
practitioner	19	19
practitioners	20	20
praecipe	17	17
praecipes	18	18
praedial	13	13
praefect	17	17
praefects	18	18
praelect	15	15
praelected	18	18
praelecting	21	21
praelects	16	16
praemunire	18	18
praemunires	19	19
praenomen	17	17
praenomens	18	18
praenomina	18	18
praesidia	13	13
praesidium	18	18
praesidiums	19	19