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
prudish	14	14
prudishly	19	19
prudishness	19	19
prudishnesses	21	21
pruinose	13	13
prunable	17	17
prune	10	10
pruned	12	12
prunella	15	15
prunellas	16	16
prunelle	15	15
prunelles	16	16
prunello	15	15
prunellos	16	16
pruner	11	11
pruners	12	12
prunes	11	11
pruney	13	13
prunier	12	12
pruniest	13	13
pruning	15	15
prunus	12	12
prunuses	14	14
prurience	17	17
pruriences	18	18