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
protectable	21	21
protectant	17	17
protectants	18	18
protected	16	16
protecting	19	19
protection	17	17
protectionism	23	23
protectionisms	24	24
protectionist	20	20
protectionists	21	21
protections	18	18
protective	20	20
protectively	25	25
protectiveness	25	25
protector	15	15
protectoral	18	18
protectorate	18	18
protectorates	19	19
protectories	18	18
protectors	16	16
protectorship	24	24
protectorships	25	25
protectory	18	18
protectress	17	17
protectresses	19	19