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
prez	16	16
prezes	18	18
prezzie	28	28
prezzies	29	29
priapean	15	15
priapi	12	12
priapic	16	16
priapism	17	17
priapisms	18	18
priapus	14	14
priapuses	16	16
price	11	11
priced	13	13
priceless	16	16
pricelessly	21	21
pricer	12	12
pricers	13	13
prices	12	12
pricey	14	14
pricier	13	13
priciest	14	14
pricily	16	16
pricing	16	16
prick	15	15
pricked	18	18