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
pursy	11	11
purtenance	19	19
purtenances	20	20
purtier	11	11
purtiest	12	12
purty	11	11
purulence	19	19
purulences	20	20
purulent	15	15
purvey	16	16
purveyance	24	24
purveyances	25	25
purveyed	19	19
purveying	22	22
purveyor	18	18
purveyors	19	19
purveys	17	17
purview	18	18
purviews	19	19
pushcart	17	17
pushcarts	18	18
pushchair	20	20
pushchairs	21	21
pusher	12	12
pushers	13	13