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
prognathisms	23	23
prognathous	20	20
prognose	14	14
prognosed	16	16
prognoses	15	15
prognosing	19	19
prognosis	15	15
prognostic	19	19
prognosticate	22	22
prognosticated	24	24
prognosticates	23	23
prognosticating	27	27
prognostication	25	25
prognosticative	28	28
prognosticator	23	23
prognosticators	24	24
prognostics	20	20
prograde	14	14
program	15	15
programed	18	18
programer	17	17
programers	18	18
programing	21	21
programmability	32	32
programmable	27	27