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
proselytizers	28	28
proselytizes	27	27
proselytizing	31	31
proseminar	17	17
proseminars	18	18
prosencephala	26	26
prosencephalic	30	30
prosencephalon	28	28
proser	9	9
prosers	10	10
proses	9	9
prosier	10	10
prosiest	11	11
prosified	16	16
prosifies	15	15
prosify	15	15
prosifying	21	21
prosily	13	13
prosimian	16	16
prosimians	17	17
prosiness	13	13
prosinesses	15	15
prosing	13	13
prosit	9	9
proso	8	8