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
praiser	10	10
praisers	11	11
praises	10	10
praiseworthily	25	25
praiseworthy	22	22
praising	14	14
prajna	19	19
prajnas	20	20
praline	12	12
pralines	13	13
pralltriller	19	19
pralltrillers	20	20
pram	10	10
prams	11	11
prana	9	9
pranas	10	10
pranayam	17	17
pranayams	18	18
prance	13	13
pranced	15	15
prancer	14	14
prancers	15	15
prances	14	14
prancing	18	18
prandial	14	14