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
prosecutable	23	23
prosecute	16	16
prosecuted	18	18
prosecutes	17	17
prosecuting	21	21
prosecution	19	19
prosecutions	20	20
prosecutor	17	17
prosecutorial	21	21
prosecutors	18	18
prosed	10	10
proselyte	15	15
proselyted	17	17
proselytes	16	16
proselyting	20	20
proselytise	17	17
proselytised	19	19
proselytises	18	18
proselytising	22	22
proselytism	20	20
proselytisms	21	21
proselytization	31	31
proselytize	26	26
proselytized	28	28
proselytizer	27	27