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
preignitions	19	19
preimplantation	27	27
preinaugural	21	21
preinduction	22	22
preindustrial	20	20
preinstall	16	16
preinstallation	22	22
preinstalled	19	19
preinstalling	22	22
preinstalls	17	17
preinterview	23	23
preinterviewed	26	26
preinterviewing	29	29
preinterviews	24	24
preinvasion	20	20
prejudge	24	24
prejudged	26	26
prejudger	25	25
prejudgers	26	26
prejudges	25	25
prejudging	29	29
prejudgment	31	31
prejudgments	32	32
prejudice	26	26
prejudiced	28	28