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
protrusion	15	15
protrusions	16	16
protrusive	18	18
protrusively	23	23
protrusiveness	23	23
protuberance	23	23
protuberances	24	24
protuberant	19	19
protuberantly	24	24
proturan	13	13
proturans	14	14
protyl	12	12
protyle	13	13
protyles	14	14
protyls	13	13
proud	10	10
prouder	12	12
proudest	13	13
proudful	18	18
proudhearted	20	20
proudly	15	15
prounion	14	14
proustite	13	13
proustites	14	14
provable	19	19