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
progressivity	24	24
progs	10	10
progun	13	13
prohibit	16	16
prohibited	19	19
prohibiting	22	22
prohibition	20	20
prohibitionist	23	23
prohibitionists	24	24
prohibitions	21	21
prohibitive	23	23
prohibitively	28	28
prohibitiveness	28	28
prohibitory	21	21
prohibits	17	17
proinsulin	17	17
proinsulins	18	18
project	22	22
projectable	30	30
projected	25	25
projectile	26	26
projectiles	27	27
projecting	28	28
projection	26	26
projectional	29	29