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
prefiles	15	15
prefiling	19	19
prefilled	18	18
prefinance	21	21
prefinanced	23	23
prefinances	22	22
prefinancing	26	26
prefire	13	13
prefired	15	15
prefires	14	14
prefiring	18	18
prefix	19	19
prefixal	22	22
prefixed	22	22
prefixes	21	21
prefixing	25	25
preflame	18	18
preflight	20	20
preflighted	23	23
preflighting	26	26
preflights	21	21
prefocus	18	18
prefocused	21	21
prefocuses	20	20
prefocusing	24	24