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
predesignate	19	19
predesignated	21	21
predesignates	20	20
predesignating	24	24
predestinarian	20	20
predestinarians	21	21
predestinate	17	17
predestinated	19	19
predestinates	18	18
predestinating	22	22
predestination	20	20
predestinations	21	21
predestinator	18	18
predestinators	19	19
predestine	15	15
predestined	17	17
predestines	16	16
predestining	20	20
predetermine	20	20
predetermined	22	22
predeterminer	21	21
predeterminers	22	22
predetermines	21	21
predetermining	25	25
predevaluation	25	25