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
prigging	18	18
priggish	17	17
priggishly	22	22
priggishness	22	22
priggishnesses	24	24
priggism	18	18
priggisms	19	19
prigs	10	10
prill	10	10
prilled	13	13
prilling	16	16
prills	11	11
prim	10	10
prima	11	11
primacies	18	18
primacy	18	18
primage	15	15
primages	16	16
primal	13	13
primalities	18	18
primality	18	18
primally	18	18
primaries	15	15
primarily	18	18
primary	15	15