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
pulmonary	20	20
pulmotor	16	16
pulmotors	17	17
pulper	14	14
pulpers	15	15
pulpier	15	15
pulsar	11	11
pulsars	12	12
pulsator	13	13
pulsators	14	14
pulser	11	11
pulsers	12	12
pultrude	15	15
pultruded	17	17
pultrudes	16	16
pultruding	20	20
pulverable	23	23
pulverise	18	18
pulverised	20	20
pulverises	19	19
pulverising	23	23
pulverizable	34	34
pulverization	32	32
pulverizations	33	33
pulverize	27	27