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
prepupae	18	18
prepupal	19	19
prepupas	18	18
prepurchase	23	23
prepurchased	25	25
prepurchases	24	24
prepurchasing	28	28
preputial	17	17
prequalified	30	30
prequalifies	29	29
prequalify	29	29
prequalifying	35	35
prequel	21	21
prequels	22	22
prerace	13	13
preradio	12	12
prerecession	19	19
prerecord	16	16
prerecorded	19	19
prerecording	22	22
prerecords	17	17
preregister	16	16
preregistered	19	19
preregistering	22	22
preregisters	17	17