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
puffery	19	19
puffier	17	17
pugaree	13	13
pugarees	14	14
puggaree	16	16
puggarees	17	17
puggier	15	15
puggree	15	15
puggrees	16	16
puggries	16	16
puggry	16	16
pugmark	20	20
pugmarks	21	21
pugree	12	12
pugrees	13	13
pukier	14	14
pulchritude	23	23
pulchritudes	24	24
pulchritudinous	29	29
puler	10	10
pulers	11	11
puller	12	12
pullers	13	13
pullover	18	18
pullovers	19	19