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
processing	19	19
procession	17	17
processional	20	20
processionally	25	25
processionals	21	21
processions	18	18
processor	15	15
processors	16	16
prochain	17	17
prochein	17	17
proclaim	18	18
proclaimed	21	21
proclaimer	20	20
proclaimers	21	21
proclaiming	24	24
proclaims	19	19
proclamation	23	23
proclamations	24	24
proclitic	19	19
proclitics	20	20
proclivities	23	23
proclivity	23	23
proconsul	18	18
proconsular	20	20
proconsulate	21	21