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
prizing	22	22
pro	6	6
proa	7	7
proabortion	18	18
proactive	19	19
proactively	24	24
proas	8	8
prob	10	10
probabilism	24	24
probabilisms	25	25
probabilist	21	21
probabilistic	26	26
probabilists	22	22
probabilities	23	23
probability	23	23
probable	18	18
probables	19	19
probably	20	20
proband	15	15
probands	16	16
probang	16	16
probangs	17	17
probate	13	13
probated	15	15
probates	14	14