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
prebendary	20	20
prebends	16	16
prebiblical	25	25
prebid	13	13
prebidden	18	18
prebidding	21	21
prebids	14	14
prebill	15	15
prebilled	18	18
prebilling	21	21
prebills	16	16
prebind	15	15
prebinding	21	21
prebinds	16	16
prebiologic	23	23
prebiological	26	26
prebiotic	18	18
prebirth	16	16
prebirths	17	17
prebless	15	15
preblessed	18	18
preblesses	17	17
preblessing	21	21
preboard	15	15
preboarded	18	18