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
premen	13	13
premenopausal	25	25
premenstrual	21	21
premenstrually	26	26
premerger	17	17
premie	12	12
premier	13	13
premiere	14	14
premiered	16	16
premieres	15	15
premiering	19	19
premiers	14	14
premiership	22	22
premierships	23	23
premies	13	13
premigration	21	21
premillenarian	24	24
premillenarians	25	25
premillennial	24	24
premillennially	29	29
premise	13	13
premised	15	15
premises	14	14
premising	18	18
premiss	13	13