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
puckery	20	20
puckster	19	19
pucksters	20	20
puddler	14	14
puddlers	15	15
puddlier	15	15
pudeur	12	12
pudeurs	13	13
pudgier	14	14
puerile	12	12
puerilely	17	17
puerilism	17	17
puerilisms	18	18
puerilities	16	16
puerility	16	16
puerpera	15	15
puerperae	16	16
puerperal	17	17
puerperia	16	16
puerperium	21	21
puffbird	22	22
puffbirds	23	23
puffer	16	16
pufferies	19	19
puffers	17	17