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
proliferates	19	19
proliferating	23	23
proliferation	21	21
proliferations	22	22
proliferative	24	24
prolific	18	18
prolificacies	26	26
prolificacy	26	26
prolifically	26	26
prolificities	23	23
prolificity	23	23
prolificness	23	23
proline	12	12
prolines	13	13
prolix	17	17
prolixities	22	22
prolixity	22	22
prolixly	22	22
prolocutor	18	18
prolocutors	19	19
prolog	12	12
prologed	15	15
prologing	18	18
prologize	24	24
prologized	26	26