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
profits	13	13
profitwise	19	19
profligacies	24	24
profligacy	24	24
profligate	19	19
profligately	24	24
profligates	20	20
profluent	18	18
proforma	17	17
profound	17	17
profounder	19	19
profoundest	20	20
profoundly	22	22
profoundness	22	22
profoundnesses	24	24
profounds	18	18
profs	11	11
profundities	21	21
profundity	21	21
profuse	14	14
profusely	19	19
profuseness	19	19
profusenesses	21	21
profusion	17	17
profusions	18	18