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
predictive	21	21
predictively	26	26
predictor	16	16
predictors	17	17
predicts	15	15
predigest	15	15
predigested	18	18
predigesting	21	21
predigestion	19	19
predigestions	20	20
predigests	16	16
predilection	21	21
predilections	22	22
predinner	15	15
predischarge	23	23
prediscovery	25	25
predispose	17	17
predisposed	19	19
predisposes	18	18
predisposing	22	22
predisposition	22	22
predispositions	23	23
predive	15	15
prednisolone	19	19
prednisolones	20	20