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
prelusions	16	16
prelusive	18	18
prelusively	23	23
premade	14	14
premake	17	17
premakes	18	18
premaking	22	22
premalignant	23	23
preman	13	13
premanufacture	29	29
premanufactured	31	31
premanufactures	30	30
premarital	17	17
premaritally	22	22
premarket	19	19
premarketing	25	25
premarriage	19	19
premature	16	16
prematurely	21	21
prematureness	21	21
prematures	17	17
prematurities	20	20
prematurity	20	20
premaxilla	25	25
premaxillaries	29	29