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
preverbs	18	18
previable	20	20
preview	17	17
previewed	20	20
previewer	19	19
previewers	20	20
previewing	23	23
previews	18	18
previous	16	16
previously	21	21
previousness	21	21
previse	14	14
prevised	16	16
previses	15	15
prevising	19	19
prevision	17	17
previsional	20	20
previsionary	22	22
previsioned	20	20
previsioning	23	23
previsions	18	18
previsit	15	15
previsited	18	18
previsiting	21	21
previsits	16	16