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
privier	14	14
privies	14	14
priviest	15	15
privilege	19	19
privileged	21	21
privileges	20	20
privileging	24	24
privily	17	17
privities	16	16
privity	16	16
privy	14	14
prize	17	17
prized	19	19
prizefight	29	29
prizefighter	31	31
prizefighters	32	32
prizefighting	35	35
prizefightings	36	36
prizefights	30	30
prizer	18	18
prizers	19	19
prizes	18	18
prizewinner	28	28
prizewinners	29	29
prizewinning	32	32