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
pretentious	16	16
pretentiously	21	21
pretentiousness	21	21
preterit	11	11
preterite	12	12
preterites	13	13
preterits	12	12
preterm	13	13
preterminal	19	19
pretermination	22	22
pretermission	20	20
pretermissions	21	21
pretermit	15	15
pretermits	16	16
pretermitted	19	19
pretermitting	22	22
preterms	14	14
preternatural	19	19
preternaturally	24	24
pretest	10	10
pretested	13	13
pretesting	16	16
pretests	11	11
pretext	17	17
pretexted	20	20