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
princock	22	22
princocks	23	23
princox	21	21
princoxes	23	23
prink	13	13
prinked	16	16
prinker	15	15
prinkers	16	16
prinking	19	19
prinks	14	14
print	9	9
printabilities	22	22
printability	22	22
printable	17	17
printed	12	12
printer	11	11
printeries	14	14
printers	12	12
printery	14	14
printhead	16	16
printheads	17	17
printing	15	15
printings	16	16
printless	14	14
printmaker	21	21