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
prescribing	23	23
prescript	18	18
prescription	22	22
prescriptions	23	23
prescriptive	25	25
prescriptively	30	30
prescripts	19	19
prese	8	8
preseason	13	13
preseasons	14	14
preselect	16	16
preselected	19	19
preselecting	22	22
preselection	20	20
preselections	21	21
preselects	17	17
presell	12	12
preselling	18	18
presells	13	13
presence	15	15
presences	16	16
present	11	11
presentability	24	24
presentable	19	19
presentableness	24	24