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
preweighs	19	19
prewire	13	13
prewired	15	15
prewires	14	14
prewiring	18	18
prework	17	17
preworked	20	20
preworking	23	23
preworks	18	18
preworn	14	14
prewrap	16	16
prewrapped	23	23
prewrapping	26	26
prewraps	17	17
prewriting	19	19
prex	14	14
prexes	16	16
prexies	17	17
prexy	17	17
prey	9	9
preyed	12	12
preyer	11	11
preyers	12	12
preying	15	15
preys	10	10