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
prosobranch	23	23
prosobranchs	24	24
prosodic	15	15
prosodical	18	18
prosodically	23	23
prosodies	13	13
prosodist	13	13
prosodists	14	14
prosody	13	13
prosoma	13	13
prosomal	15	15
prosomas	14	14
prosomata	15	15
prosopographies	28	28
prosopography	28	28
prosopopoeia	21	21
prosopopoeias	22	22
prosos	9	9
prospect	17	17
prospected	20	20
prospecting	23	23
prospective	24	24
prospectively	29	29
prospector	19	19
prospectors	20	20