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
puree	9	9
pureed	11	11
pureeing	15	15
purees	10	10
purely	13	13
pureness	13	13
purenesses	15	15
purer	9	9
purest	10	10
purfle	14	14
purfled	16	16
purfler	15	15
purflers	16	16
purfles	15	15
purfling	19	19
purflings	20	20
purgation	16	16
purgations	17	17
purgative	19	19
purgatives	20	20
purgatorial	18	18
purgatories	17	17
purgatory	17	17
purge	11	11
purged	13	13