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
prog	9	9
progenies	15	15
progenitor	16	16
progenitors	17	17
progeny	15	15
progeria	13	13
progerias	14	14
progestational	21	21
progesterone	18	18
progesterones	19	19
progestin	15	15
progestins	16	16
progestogen	19	19
progestogenic	24	24
progestogens	20	20
progged	15	15
progger	14	14
proggers	15	15
progging	18	18
proglottid	17	17
proglottides	19	19
proglottids	18	18
proglottis	16	16
prognathic	21	21
prognathism	22	22