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
praetor	10	10
praetorial	14	14
praetorian	14	14
praetorians	15	15
praetors	11	11
praetorship	19	19
praetorships	20	20
pragmatic	20	20
pragmatical	23	23
pragmatically	28	28
pragmaticism	26	26
pragmaticist	23	23
pragmaticists	24	24
pragmatics	21	21
pragmatism	21	21
pragmatisms	22	22
pragmatist	18	18
pragmatistic	23	23
pragmatists	19	19
prahu	11	11
prahus	12	12
prairie	10	10
prairies	11	11
praise	9	9
praised	11	11