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
propriety	17	17
proprioception	27	27
proprioceptions	28	28
proprioceptive	30	30
proprioceptor	25	25
proprioceptors	26	26
proprium	18	18
props	11	11
proptoses	15	15
proptosis	15	15
propulsion	19	19
propulsions	20	20
propulsive	22	22
propyl	15	15
propyla	16	16
propylaea	18	18
propylaeum	23	23
propylene	19	19
propylenes	20	20
propylic	20	20
propylon	18	18
propyls	16	16
propyne	16	16
propynes	17	17
prorate	10	10