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
predusk	16	16
predusks	17	17
predynastic	21	21
pree	7	7
preeclampsia	25	25
preeclampsias	26	26
preeclamptic	28	28
preed	9	9
preedit	11	11
preedited	14	14
preediting	17	17
preedits	12	12
preeing	13	13
preelect	15	15
preelected	18	18
preelecting	21	21
preelection	19	19
preelectric	21	21
preelectronic	24	24
preelects	16	16
preembargo	21	21
preemergence	24	24
preemergent	20	20
preemie	13	13
preemies	14	14