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
propitiations	20	20
propitiator	17	17
propitiators	18	18
propitiatory	20	20
propitious	17	17
propitiously	22	22
propitiousness	22	22
propjet	22	22
propjets	23	23
proplastid	18	18
proplastids	19	19
propman	17	17
propmen	17	17
propolis	15	15
propolises	17	17
propone	14	14
proponed	16	16
proponent	17	17
proponents	18	18
propones	15	15
proponing	19	19
proportion	17	17
proportionable	25	25
proportionably	27	27
proportional	20	20