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
provincials	23	23
proving	17	17
proviral	16	16
provirus	16	16
proviruses	18	18
provision	17	17
provisional	20	20
provisionally	25	25
provisionals	21	21
provisionary	22	22
provisioned	20	20
provisioner	19	19
provisioners	20	20
provisioning	23	23
provisions	18	18
proviso	14	14
provisoes	16	16
provisory	18	18
provisos	15	15
provitamin	21	21
provitamins	22	22
provocateur	22	22
provocateurs	23	23
provocation	22	22
provocations	23	23