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
promotor	14	14
promotors	15	15
prompt	15	15
promptbook	26	26
promptbooks	27	27
prompted	18	18
prompter	17	17
prompters	18	18
promptest	18	18
prompting	21	21
promptitude	22	22
promptitudes	23	23
promptly	20	20
promptness	20	20
promptnesses	22	22
prompts	16	16
proms	11	11
promulgate	20	20
promulgated	22	22
promulgates	21	21
promulgating	25	25
promulgation	23	23
promulgations	24	24
promulgator	21	21
promulgators	22	22