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
purloiners	16	16
purloining	19	19
purloins	14	14
purls	10	10
puromycin	22	22
puromycins	23	23
purple	14	14
purpled	16	16
purpleheart	21	21
purplehearts	22	22
purpler	15	15
purples	15	15
purplest	16	16
purpling	19	19
purplish	18	18
purply	16	16
purport	14	14
purported	17	17
purportedly	22	22
purporting	20	20
purports	15	15
purpose	14	14
purposed	16	16
purposeful	22	22
purposefully	27	27