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
probating	18	18
probation	16	16
probational	19	19
probationally	24	24
probationary	21	21
probationer	18	18
probationers	19	19
probations	17	17
probative	19	19
probatory	17	17
probe	11	11
probed	13	13
probenecid	21	21
probenecids	22	22
prober	12	12
probers	13	13
probes	12	12
probing	16	16
probiotic	18	18
probiotics	19	19
probit	12	12
probities	15	15
probits	13	13
probity	15	15
problem	17	17