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
previsor	15	15
previsors	16	16
prevocalic	24	24
prevocational	25	25
prevue	14	14
prevued	16	16
prevues	15	15
prevuing	19	19
prewar	12	12
prewarm	16	16
prewarmed	19	19
prewarming	22	22
prewarms	17	17
prewarn	14	14
prewarned	17	17
prewarning	20	20
prewarns	15	15
prewash	15	15
prewashed	18	18
prewashes	17	17
prewashing	21	21
preweaning	20	20
preweigh	18	18
preweighed	21	21
preweighing	24	24