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
prawning	18	18
prawns	13	13
praxeological	30	30
praxeologies	25	25
praxeology	25	25
praxes	16	16
praxis	16	16
praxises	18	18
pray	9	9
prayed	12	12
prayer	11	11
prayerful	19	19
prayerfully	24	24
prayerfulness	24	24
prayers	12	12
praying	15	15
prays	10	10
preach	14	14
preached	17	17
preacher	16	16
preachers	17	17
preaches	16	16
preachier	17	17
preachiest	18	18
preachified	23	23