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
preferability	25	25
preferable	20	20
preferably	22	22
preferential	20	20
preferentially	25	25
preferment	20	20
preferments	21	21
preferred	16	16
preferrer	15	15
preferrers	16	16
preferring	19	19
prefers	13	13
prefeudal	18	18
prefight	18	18
prefiguration	23	23
prefigurations	24	24
prefigurative	26	26
prefigure	18	18
prefigured	20	20
prefigurement	26	26
prefigurements	27	27
prefigures	19	19
prefiguring	23	23
prefile	14	14
prefiled	16	16