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
prospects	18	18
prospectus	20	20
prospectuses	22	22
prosper	13	13
prospered	16	16
prospering	19	19
prosperities	18	18
prosperity	18	18
prosperous	17	17
prosperously	22	22
prosperousness	22	22
prospers	14	14
prost	8	8
prostacyclin	25	25
prostacyclins	26	26
prostaglandin	22	22
prostaglandins	23	23
prostate	11	11
prostatectomies	24	24
prostatectomy	24	24
prostates	12	12
prostatic	15	15
prostatism	16	16
prostatisms	17	17
prostatitis	14	14