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
presummit	19	19
presumption	22	22
presumptions	23	23
presumptive	25	25
presumptively	30	30
presumptuous	24	24
presumptuously	29	29
presuppose	20	20
presupposed	22	22
presupposes	21	21
presupposing	25	25
presupposition	25	25
presuppositions	26	26
presurgery	18	18
presweeten	17	17
presweetened	20	20
presweetening	23	23
presweetens	18	18
presymptomatic	31	31
presynaptic	23	23
presynaptically	31	31
pretape	13	13
pretaped	15	15
pretapes	14	14
pretaping	18	18