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
prejudices	27	27
prejudicial	29	29
prejudicially	34	34
prejudicialness	34	34
prejudicing	31	31
prekindergarten	27	27
prelacies	16	16
prelacy	16	16
prelapsarian	20	20
prelate	11	11
prelates	12	12
prelatic	15	15
prelature	14	14
prelatures	15	15
prelaunch	20	20
prelaw	13	13
prelect	14	14
prelected	17	17
prelecting	20	20
prelection	18	18
prelects	15	15
prelegal	15	15
prelife	14	14
prelim	13	13
preliminaries	21	21