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
preppiest	18	18
preppily	20	20
preppiness	20	20
prepping	20	20
preppy	17	17
preprandial	20	20
prepreg	15	15
prepregs	16	16
preprepared	21	21
prepresidential	24	24
prepress	14	14
preprice	17	17
prepriced	19	19
preprices	18	18
prepricing	22	22
preprimary	21	21
preprint	15	15
preprinted	18	18
preprinting	21	21
preprints	16	16
preprocess	19	19
preprocessed	22	22
preprocesses	21	21
preprocessing	25	25
preprocessor	21	21