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
preships	16	16
preshow	15	15
preshowed	18	18
preshowing	21	21
preshown	17	17
preshows	16	16
preshrank	19	19
preshrink	19	19
preshrinking	25	25
preshrinks	20	20
preshrunk	20	20
preside	11	11
presided	13	13
presidencies	20	20
presidency	20	20
president	14	14
presidential	18	18
presidentially	23	23
presidents	15	15
presidentship	23	23
presidentships	24	24
presider	12	12
presiders	13	13
presides	12	12
presidia	12	12