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
promising	18	18
promisingly	23	23
promisor	14	14
promisors	15	15
promissory	18	18
promo	11	11
promoed	14	14
promoing	17	17
promontories	19	19
promontory	19	19
promos	12	12
promotabilities	25	25
promotability	25	25
promotable	20	20
promote	13	13
promoted	15	15
promoter	14	14
promoters	15	15
promotes	14	14
promoting	18	18
promotion	16	16
promotional	19	19
promotions	17	17
promotive	19	19
promotiveness	24	24