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
prophetess	18	18
prophetesses	20	20
prophethood	22	22
prophethoods	23	23
prophetic	20	20
prophetical	23	23
prophetically	28	28
prophets	16	16
prophylactic	29	29
prophylactics	30	30
prophylaxes	29	29
prophylaxis	29	29
propine	14	14
propined	16	16
propines	15	15
propining	19	19
propinquities	30	30
propinquity	30	30
propionate	17	17
propionates	18	18
propitiate	16	16
propitiated	18	18
propitiates	17	17
propitiating	21	21
propitiation	19	19