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
presold	12	12
presolve	16	16
presolved	18	18
presolves	17	17
presolving	21	21
presong	13	13
presort	10	10
presorted	13	13
presorting	16	16
presorts	11	11
prespecified	25	25
prespecifies	24	24
prespecify	24	24
prespecifying	30	30
presplit	15	15
press	8	8
pressboard	17	17
pressboards	18	18
pressed	11	11
presser	10	10
pressers	11	11
presses	10	10
pressing	14	14
pressingly	19	19
pressings	15	15