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
promulge	18	18
promulged	20	20
promulges	19	19
promulging	23	23
pronate	11	11
pronated	13	13
pronates	12	12
pronating	16	16
pronation	14	14
pronations	15	15
pronator	12	12
pronatores	14	14
pronators	13	13
prone	9	9
proned	11	11
pronely	14	14
proneness	14	14
pronenesses	16	16
pronephric	22	22
pronephroi	19	19
pronephros	19	19
prones	10	10
prong	11	11
pronged	14	14
pronghorn	18	18