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
propounder	19	19
propounders	20	20
propounding	23	23
propounds	18	18
propoxyphene	33	33
propoxyphenes	34	34
propped	17	17
propping	20	20
propraetor	16	16
propraetors	17	17
propranolol	20	20
propranolols	21	21
propretor	15	15
propretors	16	16
propria	13	13
proprietaries	19	19
proprietary	19	19
proprieties	17	17
proprietor	16	16
proprietorial	20	20
proprietors	17	17
proprietorship	25	25
proprietorships	26	26
proprietress	18	18
proprietresses	20	20