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
prenominating	24	24
prenoon	12	12
prenotification	26	26
prenotified	19	19
prenotifies	18	18
prenotify	18	18
prenotifying	24	24
prenotion	14	14
prenotions	15	15
prentice	15	15
prenticed	17	17
prentices	16	16
prenticing	20	20
prenumber	20	20
prenumbered	23	23
prenumbering	26	26
prenumbers	21	21
prenup	14	14
prenups	15	15
prenuptial	19	19
prenuptials	20	20
preoccupancies	31	31
preoccupancy	31	31
preoccupation	27	27
preoccupations	28	28