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
presagers	14	14
presages	13	13
presaging	17	17
presale	11	11
presales	12	12
presanctified	24	24
presbyope	20	20
presbyopes	21	21
presbyopia	21	21
presbyopias	22	22
presbyopic	24	24
presbyter	17	17
presbyterate	20	20
presbyterates	21	21
presbyterial	21	21
presbyterially	26	26
presbyterials	22	22
presbyteries	20	20
presbyters	18	18
presbytery	20	20
preschedule	22	22
prescheduled	24	24
preschedules	23	23
prescheduling	27	27
preschool	18	18