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
pretaste	11	11
pretasted	13	13
pretastes	12	12
pretasting	16	16
pretax	16	16
preteen	11	11
preteens	12	12
pretelevision	22	22
pretell	12	12
pretelling	18	18
pretells	13	13
pretence	15	15
pretences	16	16
pretend	12	12
pretended	15	15
pretendedly	20	20
pretender	14	14
pretenders	15	15
pretending	18	18
pretends	13	13
pretense	12	12
pretenses	13	13
pretension	15	15
pretensionless	20	20
pretensions	16	16