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
prefabricates	25	25
prefabricating	29	29
prefabrication	27	27
prefabrications	28	28
prefabs	16	16
preface	16	16
prefaced	18	18
prefacer	17	17
prefacers	18	18
prefaces	17	17
prefacing	21	21
prefade	14	14
prefaded	16	16
prefades	15	15
prefading	19	19
prefascist	19	19
prefatory	17	17
prefect	16	16
prefects	17	17
prefectural	22	22
prefecture	20	20
prefectures	21	21
prefeminist	21	21
prefer	12	12
preferabilities	25	25