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
protozoan	22	22
protozoans	23	23
protozoologies	29	29
protozoologist	29	29
protozoologists	30	30
protozoology	29	29
protozoon	22	22
protract	14	14
protracted	17	17
protractile	18	18
protracting	20	20
protraction	18	18
protractions	19	19
protractive	21	21
protractor	16	16
protractors	17	17
protracts	15	15
protrade	12	12
protreptic	19	19
protreptics	20	20
protrude	13	13
protruded	15	15
protrudes	14	14
protruding	18	18
protrusible	19	19