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
primogeniture	23	23
primogenitures	24	24
primordia	16	16
primordial	18	18
primordially	23	23
primordium	21	21
primos	12	12
primp	14	14
primped	17	17
primping	20	20
primps	15	15
primrose	14	14
primroses	15	15
prims	11	11
primsie	13	13
primula	15	15
primulas	16	16
primus	13	13
primuses	15	15
prince	13	13
princedom	20	20
princedoms	21	21
princelet	17	17
princelets	18	18
princelier	18	18