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
predevelopment	30	30
prediabetes	18	18
prediabetic	21	21
prediabetics	22	22
predial	12	12
predicable	21	21
predicament	22	22
predicaments	23	23
predicate	16	16
predicated	18	18
predicates	17	17
predicating	21	21
predication	19	19
predications	20	20
predicative	22	22
predicatively	27	27
predicatory	20	20
predict	14	14
predictability	27	27
predictable	22	22
predictably	24	24
predicted	17	17
predicting	20	20
prediction	18	18
predictions	19	19