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
promenade	17	17
promenaded	19	19
promenader	18	18
promenaders	19	19
promenades	18	18
promenading	22	22
promethium	22	22
promine	14	14
prominence	21	21
prominences	22	22
prominent	17	17
prominently	22	22
promines	15	15
promiscuities	23	23
promiscuity	23	23
promiscuous	22	22
promiscuously	27	27
promiscuousness	27	27
promise	13	13
promised	15	15
promisee	14	14
promisees	15	15
promiser	14	14
promisers	15	15
promises	14	14