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
preoccupied	25	25
preoccupies	24	24
preoccupy	24	24
preoccupying	30	30
preop	11	11
preopening	20	20
preoperational	22	22
preoperative	22	22
preoperatively	27	27
preops	12	12
preoral	11	11
preordain	14	14
preordained	17	17
preordaining	20	20
preordainment	22	22
preordainments	23	23
preordains	15	15
preorder	12	12
preordered	15	15
preordering	18	18
preorders	13	13
preordination	19	19
preordinations	20	20
preovulatory	23	23
preowned	16	16