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
proctodaeums	23	23
proctologic	23	23
proctological	26	26
proctologies	21	21
proctologist	21	21
proctologists	22	22
proctology	21	21
proctor	13	13
proctored	16	16
proctorial	17	17
proctoring	19	19
proctors	14	14
proctorship	22	22
proctorships	23	23
procumbent	24	24
procurable	21	21
procural	16	16
procurals	17	17
procuration	19	19
procurations	20	20
procurator	17	17
procuratorial	21	21
procurators	18	18
procure	14	14
procured	16	16