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
projectionist	29	29
projectionists	30	30
projections	27	27
projective	29	29
projectively	34	34
projector	24	24
projectors	25	25
projects	23	23
projet	18	18
projets	19	19
prokaryote	19	19
prokaryotes	20	20
prokaryotic	23	23
prolabor	15	15
prolactin	17	17
prolactins	18	18
prolamin	16	16
prolamine	17	17
prolamines	18	18
prolamins	17	17
prolan	11	11
prolans	12	12
prolapse	15	15
prolapsed	17	17
prolapses	16	16