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
predates	12	12
predating	16	16
predation	14	14
predations	15	15
predator	12	12
predators	13	13
predatory	15	15
predawn	15	15
predawns	16	16
predeath	14	14
predeaths	15	15
predecease	17	17
predeceased	19	19
predeceases	18	18
predeceasing	22	22
predecessor	18	18
predecessors	19	19
predefine	17	17
predefined	19	19
predefines	18	18
predefining	22	22
predelivery	22	22
predella	14	14
predellas	15	15
predeparture	20	20