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
preregistration	21	21
prerehearsal	18	18
prerelease	14	14
prerenal	13	13
prerequisite	25	25
prerequisites	26	26
preretirement	20	20
prereturn	14	14
prereview	19	19
prerevisionist	22	22
prerevolution	23	23
prerinse	12	12
prerinsed	14	14
prerinses	13	13
prerinsing	17	17
preriot	10	10
prerock	17	17
prerogative	20	20
prerogatived	22	22
prerogatives	21	21
presa	8	8
presage	12	12
presaged	14	14
presageful	20	20
presager	13	13