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
prefocussed	22	22
prefocusses	21	21
prefocussing	25	25
preform	16	16
preformat	18	18
preformation	22	22
preformationist	25	25
preformations	23	23
preformatted	22	22
preformatting	25	25
preformed	19	19
preforming	22	22
preforms	17	17
preformulate	23	23
preformulated	25	25
preformulating	28	28
prefrank	19	19
prefranked	22	22
prefranking	25	25
prefranks	20	20
prefreshman	23	23
prefreshmen	23	23
prefrontal	18	18
prefrozen	25	25
prefund	16	16