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
properness	17	17
propernesses	19	19
propers	13	13
propertied	17	17
properties	16	16
property	16	16
propertyless	21	21
prophage	18	18
prophages	19	19
prophase	16	16
prophases	17	17
prophasic	20	20
prophecies	21	21
prophecy	21	21
prophesied	19	19
prophesier	18	18
prophesiers	19	19
prophesies	18	18
prophesize	27	27
prophesized	29	29
prophesizes	28	28
prophesizing	32	32
prophesy	18	18
prophesying	24	24
prophet	15	15