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
proficiently	25	25
profile	14	14
profiled	16	16
profiler	15	15
profilers	16	16
profiles	15	15
profiling	19	19
profilings	20	20
profit	12	12
profitabilities	25	25
profitability	25	25
profitable	20	20
profitableness	25	25
profitably	22	22
profited	15	15
profiteer	15	15
profiteered	18	18
profiteering	21	21
profiteers	16	16
profiter	14	14
profiterole	18	18
profiteroles	19	19
profiters	15	15
profiting	18	18
profitless	17	17