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
preciouses	17	17
preciously	20	20
preciousness	20	20
preciousnesses	22	22
precip	15	15
precipe	16	16
precipes	17	17
precipice	21	21
precipices	22	22
precipitable	25	25
precipitance	25	25
precipitances	26	26
precipitancies	27	27
precipitancy	27	27
precipitant	21	21
precipitantly	26	26
precipitantness	26	26
precipitants	22	22
precipitate	20	20
precipitated	22	22
precipitately	25	25
precipitateness	25	25
precipitates	21	21
precipitating	25	25
precipitation	23	23