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
pretexting	23	23
pretexts	18	18
pretheater	15	15
pretold	12	12
pretor	9	9
pretorian	13	13
pretorians	14	14
pretors	10	10
pretournament	22	22
pretrain	12	12
pretrained	15	15
pretraining	18	18
pretrains	13	13
pretravel	17	17
pretreat	11	11
pretreated	14	14
pretreating	17	17
pretreatment	19	19
pretreatments	20	20
pretreats	12	12
pretrial	12	12
pretrials	13	13
pretrim	13	13
pretrimmed	20	20
pretrimming	23	23