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
proconsulates	22	22
proconsuls	19	19
proconsulship	27	27
proconsulships	28	28
procrastinate	20	20
procrastinated	22	22
procrastinates	21	21
procrastinating	25	25
procrastination	23	23
procrastinator	21	21
procrastinators	22	22
procreant	16	16
procreate	15	15
procreated	17	17
procreates	16	16
procreating	20	20
procreation	18	18
procreations	19	19
procreative	21	21
procreator	16	16
procreators	17	17
procrustean	19	19
procryptic	24	24
proctodaea	17	17
proctodaeum	22	22