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
precipitations	24	24
precipitative	26	26
precipitator	21	21
precipitators	22	22
precipitin	20	20
precipitinogen	27	27
precipitinogens	28	28
precipitins	21	21
precipitous	21	21
precipitously	26	26
precipitousness	26	26
precips	16	16
precis	12	12
precise	13	13
precised	15	15
precisely	18	18
preciseness	18	18
precisenesses	20	20
preciser	14	14
precises	14	14
precisest	15	15
precisian	16	16
precisians	17	17
precising	18	18
precision	16	16