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
provocative	25	25
provocatively	30	30
provocativeness	30	30
provocatives	26	26
provoke	18	18
provoked	20	20
provoker	19	19
provokers	20	20
provokes	19	19
provoking	23	23
provokingly	28	28
provolone	18	18
provolones	19	19
provost	14	14
provosts	15	15
prow	10	10
prowar	12	12
prower	12	12
prowess	13	13
prowesses	15	15
prowest	13	13
prowl	12	12
prowled	15	15
prowler	14	14
prowlers	15	15