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
prevarication	24	24
prevarications	25	25
prevaricator	22	22
prevaricators	23	23
prevenient	19	19
preveniently	24	24
prevent	15	15
preventability	28	28
preventable	23	23
preventative	24	24
preventatives	25	25
prevented	18	18
preventer	17	17
preventers	18	18
preventible	23	23
preventing	21	21
prevention	19	19
preventions	20	20
preventive	22	22
preventively	27	27
preventiveness	27	27
preventives	23	23
prevents	16	16
preverb	17	17
preverbal	20	20