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
princeliest	19	19
princeliness	21	21
princeling	21	21
princelings	22	22
princely	18	18
princes	14	14
princeship	22	22
princeships	23	23
princess	15	15
princesse	16	16
princesses	17	17
principal	20	20
principalities	25	25
principality	25	25
principally	25	25
principals	21	21
principalship	29	29
principalships	30	30
principe	18	18
principi	18	18
principia	19	19
principium	24	24
principle	20	20
principled	22	22
principles	21	21