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
purposefulness	27	27
purposeless	19	19
purposelessly	24	24
purposelessness	24	24
purposely	19	19
purposes	15	15
purposing	19	19
purposive	20	20
purposively	25	25
purposiveness	25	25
purpura	15	15
purpuras	16	16
purpure	15	15
purpures	16	16
purpuric	19	19
purpurin	17	17
purpurins	18	18
purr	8	8
purred	11	11
purring	14	14
purringly	19	19
purrs	9	9
purs	8	8
purse	9	9
pursed	11	11