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
preplanned	20	20
preplanning	23	23
preplans	16	16
preplant	16	16
preplanting	22	22
preponderance	25	25
preponderances	26	26
preponderancies	27	27
preponderancy	27	27
preponderant	21	21
preponderantly	26	26
preponderate	20	20
preponderated	22	22
preponderately	25	25
preponderates	21	21
preponderating	25	25
preponderation	23	23
preponderations	24	24
preportion	17	17
preportioned	20	20
preportioning	23	23
preportions	18	18
prepose	13	13
preposed	15	15
preposes	14	14