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
pronghorns	19	19
pronging	17	17
prongs	12	12
proning	14	14
pronominal	19	19
pronominally	24	24
pronota	11	11
pronotum	16	16
pronoun	13	13
pronounce	18	18
pronounceable	26	26
pronounced	20	20
pronouncedly	25	25
pronouncement	26	26
pronouncements	27	27
pronouncer	19	19
pronouncers	20	20
pronounces	19	19
pronouncing	23	23
pronouns	14	14
pronto	10	10
pronuclear	19	19
pronuclei	18	18
pronucleus	20	20
pronucleuses	22	22