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
prowling	18	18
prowls	13	13
prows	11	11
proxemic	24	24
proxemics	25	25
proxies	17	17
proximal	22	22
proximally	27	27
proximate	22	22
proximately	27	27
proximateness	27	27
proximities	24	24
proximity	24	24
proximo	20	20
proxy	17	17
prude	10	10
prudence	17	17
prudences	18	18
prudent	13	13
prudential	17	17
prudentially	22	22
prudently	18	18
pruderies	14	14
prudery	14	14
prudes	11	11