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
prednisone	16	16
prednisones	17	17
predoctoral	19	19
predominance	24	24
predominances	25	25
predominancies	26	26
predominancy	26	26
predominant	20	20
predominantly	25	25
predominate	19	19
predominated	21	21
predominately	24	24
predominates	20	20
predominating	24	24
predomination	22	22
predominations	23	23
predraft	15	15
predried	13	13
predries	12	12
predrill	14	14
predrilled	17	17
predrilling	20	20
predrills	15	15
predry	12	12
predrying	18	18