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
preunification	26	26
preunion	14	14
preunions	15	15
preunite	13	13
preunited	15	15
preunites	14	14
preuniting	18	18
preuniversity	24	24
prevail	15	15
prevailed	18	18
prevailing	21	21
prevails	16	16
prevalence	22	22
prevalences	23	23
prevalent	18	18
prevalently	23	23
prevalents	19	19
prevalue	17	17
prevalued	19	19
prevalues	18	18
prevaluing	22	22
prevaricate	21	21
prevaricated	23	23
prevaricates	22	22
prevaricating	26	26