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
prestore	11	11
prestored	13	13
prestores	12	12
prestoring	16	16
prestos	10	10
prestress	12	12
prestressed	15	15
prestresses	14	14
prestressing	18	18
prestrike	16	16
prestructure	20	20
prestructured	22	22
prestructures	21	21
prestructuring	25	25
prests	9	9
presumable	21	21
presumably	23	23
presume	14	14
presumed	16	16
presumedly	21	21
presumer	15	15
presumers	16	16
presumes	15	15
presuming	19	19
presumingly	24	24