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
purger	12	12
purgers	13	13
purges	12	12
purging	16	16
purgings	17	17
puri	8	8
purification	23	23
purifications	24	24
purificator	21	21
purificators	22	22
purificatory	24	24
purified	16	16
purifier	15	15
purifiers	16	16
purifies	15	15
purify	15	15
purifying	21	21
purin	10	10
purine	11	11
purines	12	12
purins	11	11
puris	9	9
purism	13	13
purisms	14	14
purist	10	10