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
prisses	10	10
prissier	11	11
prissies	11	11
prissiest	12	12
prissily	14	14
prissiness	14	14
prissinesses	16	16
prissing	14	14
prissy	11	11
pristane	12	12
pristanes	13	13
pristine	12	12
pristinely	17	17
prithee	12	12
privacies	19	19
privacy	19	19
privatdocent	24	24
privatdocents	25	25
privatdozent	30	30
privatdozents	31	31
private	14	14
privateer	16	16
privateered	19	19
privateering	22	22
privateers	17	17