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
puristic	15	15
puristically	23	23
purists	11	11
puritan	12	12
puritanical	20	20
puritanically	25	25
puritanism	18	18
puritanisms	19	19
puritans	13	13
purities	12	12
purity	12	12
purl	9	9
purled	12	12
purlieu	13	13
purlieus	14	14
purlieux	21	21
purlin	12	12
purline	13	13
purlines	14	14
purling	15	15
purlings	16	16
purlins	13	13
purloin	13	13
purloined	16	16
purloiner	15	15