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
propagandized	33	33
propagandizer	32	32
propagandizers	33	33
propagandizes	32	32
propagandizing	36	36
propagate	17	17
propagated	19	19
propagates	18	18
propagating	22	22
propagation	20	20
propagations	21	21
propagative	23	23
propagator	18	18
propagators	19	19
propagule	19	19
propagules	20	20
propane	14	14
propanes	15	15
propanol	16	16
propanols	17	17
propel	13	13
propellant	19	19
propellants	20	20
propelled	18	18
propellent	19	19