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
prying	14	14
pryingly	19	19
prythee	14	14
psalter	11	11
psalteria	13	13
psalteries	14	14
psalterium	18	18
psalters	12	12
psaltery	14	14
psaltries	13	13
psaltry	13	13
pseudepigraph	28	28
pseudepigrapha	29	29
pseudepigraphon	31	31
pseudepigraphs	29	29
pseudepigraphy	31	31
pseudoephedrine	27	27
pseudomorph	24	24
pseudomorphic	29	29
pseudomorphism	30	30
pseudomorphisms	31	31
pseudomorphous	28	28
pseudomorphs	25	25
pseudopregnancy	32	32
pseudopregnant	26	26