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
premaxillary	29	29
premaxillas	26	26
premeal	14	14
premeasure	17	17
premeasured	19	19
premeasures	18	18
premeasuring	22	22
premed	13	13
premedic	18	18
premedical	21	21
premedics	19	19
premedieval	23	23
premeditate	18	18
premeditated	20	20
premeditatedly	25	25
premeditates	19	19
premeditating	23	23
premeditation	21	21
premeditations	22	22
premeditative	24	24
premeditator	19	19
premeditators	20	20
premeds	14	14
premeet	13	13
premeiotic	19	19