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
precedent	17	17
precedents	18	18
precedes	15	15
preceding	19	19
precensor	16	16
precensored	19	19
precensoring	22	22
precensors	17	17
precent	14	14
precented	17	17
precenting	20	20
precentor	16	16
precentorial	20	20
precentors	17	17
precentorship	25	25
precentorships	26	26
precents	15	15
precept	16	16
preceptive	23	23
preceptor	18	18
preceptorial	22	22
preceptories	21	21
preceptors	19	19
preceptorship	27	27
preceptorships	28	28