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
propellents	20	20
propeller	17	17
propellers	18	18
propelling	21	21
propellor	17	17
propellors	18	18
propels	14	14
propend	15	15
propended	18	18
propending	21	21
propends	16	16
propene	14	14
propenes	15	15
propenol	16	16
propenols	17	17
propense	15	15
propensities	19	19
propensity	19	19
propenyl	18	18
proper	12	12
properdin	17	17
properdins	18	18
properer	14	14
properest	15	15
properly	17	17