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
presents	12	12
preservability	27	27
preservable	22	22
preservation	20	20
preservationist	23	23
preservative	23	23
preservatives	24	24
preserve	15	15
preserved	17	17
preserver	16	16
preservers	17	17
preserves	16	16
preservice	20	20
preserving	20	20
preset	9	9
presets	10	10
presetting	16	16
presettlement	21	21
preshape	16	16
preshaped	18	18
preshapes	17	17
preshaping	21	21
preship	15	15
preshipped	22	22
preshipping	25	25