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
pruriencies	19	19
pruriency	19	19
prurient	13	13
pruriently	18	18
prurigo	13	13
prurigos	14	14
pruritic	15	15
pruritus	13	13
prurituses	15	15
prussianise	16	16
prussianised	18	18
prussianises	17	17
prussianization	30	30
prussianize	25	25
prussianized	27	27
prussianizes	26	26
prussianizing	30	30
prussic	14	14
pruta	9	9
prutah	12	12
prutot	10	10
prutoth	13	13
pry	8	8
pryer	10	10
pryers	11	11