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
preceptory	21	21
precepts	17	17
precess	13	13
precessed	16	16
precesses	15	15
precessing	19	19
precession	17	17
precessional	20	20
precessions	18	18
precheck	23	23
prechecked	26	26
prechecking	29	29
prechecks	24	24
prechill	18	18
prechilled	21	21
prechilling	24	24
prechills	19	19
prechose	16	16
precieuse	16	16
precieux	22	22
precinct	18	18
precincts	19	19
preciosities	18	18
preciosity	18	18
precious	15	15