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
proestrus	13	13
proestruses	15	15
proette	10	10
proettes	11	11
prof	10	10
profanation	19	19
profanations	20	20
profanatory	20	20
profane	14	14
profaned	16	16
profanely	19	19
profaneness	19	19
profanenesses	21	21
profaner	15	15
profaners	16	16
profanes	15	15
profaning	19	19
profanities	18	18
profanity	18	18
profess	13	13
professed	16	16
professedly	21	21
professes	15	15
professing	19	19
profession	17	17