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
prolapsing	20	20
prolate	11	11
prole	9	9
proleg	12	12
prolegomena	21	21
prolegomenon	23	23
prolegomenous	24	24
prolegs	13	13
prolepses	16	16
prolepsis	16	16
proleptic	19	19
proleptically	27	27
proles	10	10
proletarian	16	16
proletarianise	19	19
proletarianised	21	21
proletarianises	20	20
proletarianize	28	28
proletarianized	30	30
proletarianizes	29	29
proletarians	17	17
proletariat	15	15
proletariats	16	16
proliferate	18	18
proliferated	20	20