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
preeminence	22	22
preeminences	23	23
preeminent	18	18
preeminently	23	23
preemployment	29	29
preempt	16	16
preempted	19	19
preempting	22	22
preemption	20	20
preemptions	21	21
preemptive	23	23
preemptively	28	28
preemptor	18	18
preemptors	19	19
preempts	17	17
preen	9	9
preenact	15	15
preenacted	18	18
preenacting	21	21
preenacts	16	16
preened	12	12
preener	11	11
preeners	12	12
preening	15	15
preenrollment	23	23