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
primevally	24	24
primi	11	11
primine	14	14
primines	15	15
priming	16	16
primings	17	17
primipara	18	18
primiparae	19	19
primiparas	19	19
primiparous	21	21
primitivism	24	24
primitivisms	25	25
primitivist	21	21
primitivistic	26	26
primitivists	22	22
primly	15	15
primmed	17	17
primmer	16	16
primmest	17	17
primming	20	20
primness	15	15
primnesses	17	17
primo	11	11
primogenitor	21	21
primogenitors	22	22