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
pretrims	14	14
prettied	12	12
prettier	11	11
pretties	11	11
prettiest	12	12
prettification	24	24
prettifications	25	25
prettified	17	17
prettifier	16	16
prettifiers	17	17
prettifies	16	16
prettify	16	16
prettifying	22	22
prettily	14	14
prettiness	14	14
prettinesses	16	16
pretty	11	11
prettying	17	17
prettyish	16	16
pretype	15	15
pretyped	17	17
pretypes	16	16
pretyping	20	20
pretzel	20	20
pretzels	21	21