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
premonish	18	18
premonished	21	21
premonishes	20	20
premonishing	24	24
premonition	19	19
premonitions	20	20
premonitorily	23	23
premonitory	20	20
premoral	15	15
premorse	14	14
premotor	14	14
premune	15	15
premunition	20	20
premunitions	21	21
prename	14	14
prenames	15	15
prenatal	13	13
prenatally	18	18
preneed	12	12
prenomen	16	16
prenomens	17	17
prenomina	17	17
prenominate	19	19
prenominated	21	21
prenominates	20	20