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
precisionist	19	19
precisionists	20	20
precisions	17	17
precited	15	15
preclean	16	16
precleaned	19	19
precleaning	22	22
precleans	17	17
preclear	15	15
preclearance	23	23
preclearances	24	24
precleared	18	18
preclearing	21	21
preclears	16	16
preclinical	23	23
preclude	17	17
precluded	19	19
precludes	18	18
precluding	22	22
preclusion	19	19
preclusions	20	20
preclusive	22	22
preclusively	27	27
precocial	19	19
precocious	20	20