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
prostatitises	16	16
prostheses	15	15
prosthesis	15	15
prosthetic	18	18
prosthetically	26	26
prosthetics	19	19
prosthetist	16	16
prosthetists	17	17
prosthodontics	24	24
prosthodontist	21	21
prosthodontists	22	22
prostitute	14	14
prostituted	16	16
prostitutes	15	15
prostituting	19	19
prostitution	17	17
prostitutions	18	18
prostitutor	15	15
prostitutors	16	16
prostomia	15	15
prostomial	17	17
prostomium	20	20
prostrate	12	12
prostrated	14	14
prostrates	13	13