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
pricker	17	17
prickers	18	18
pricket	17	17
prickets	18	18
prickier	18	18
prickiest	19	19
pricking	21	21
prickings	22	22
prickle	18	18
prickled	20	20
prickles	19	19
pricklier	20	20
prickliest	21	21
prickliness	23	23
pricklinesses	25	25
prickling	23	23
prickly	20	20
pricks	16	16
pricky	18	18
pricy	13	13
pride	9	9
prided	11	11
prideful	17	17
pridefully	22	22
pridefulness	22	22