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
programmatic	26	26
programme	20	20
programmed	22	22
programmer	21	21
programmers	22	22
programmes	21	21
programming	25	25
programs	16	16
progress	13	13
progressed	16	16
progresses	15	15
progressing	19	19
progression	17	17
progressional	20	20
progressions	18	18
progressive	20	20
progressively	25	25
progressiveness	25	25
progressives	21	21
progressivism	25	25
progressivisms	26	26
progressivist	22	22
progressivistic	27	27
progressivists	23	23
progressivities	24	24