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
preposing	18	18
preposition	18	18
prepositional	21	21
prepositionally	26	26
prepositions	19	19
prepositive	21	21
prepositively	26	26
prepossess	16	16
prepossessed	19	19
prepossesses	18	18
prepossessing	22	22
prepossession	20	20
prepossessions	21	21
preposterous	19	19
preposterously	24	24
prepotencies	22	22
prepotency	22	22
prepotent	16	16
prepotently	21	21
prepped	17	17
prepper	16	16
preppers	17	17
preppie	16	16
preppier	17	17
preppies	17	17