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
procurement	22	22
procurements	23	23
procurer	15	15
procurers	16	16
procures	15	15
procuring	19	19
prod	8	8
prodded	13	13
prodder	12	12
prodders	13	13
prodding	16	16
prodigal	15	15
prodigalities	20	20
prodigality	20	20
prodigally	20	20
prodigals	16	16
prodigies	15	15
prodigious	17	17
prodigiously	22	22
prodigiousness	22	22
prodigy	15	15
prodromal	17	17
prodromata	17	17
prodrome	15	15
prodromes	16	16