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
prologizes	25	25
prologizing	29	29
prologs	13	13
prologue	15	15
prologued	17	17
prologues	16	16
prologuing	20	20
prologuize	26	26
prologuized	28	28
prologuizes	27	27
prologuizing	31	31
prolong	14	14
prolongation	20	20
prolongations	21	21
prolonge	15	15
prolonged	17	17
prolonger	16	16
prolongers	17	17
prolonges	16	16
prolonging	20	20
prolongs	15	15
prolusion	15	15
prolusions	16	16
prolusory	16	16
prom	10	10