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
putridly	16	16
putter	10	10
puttered	13	13
putterer	12	12
putterers	13	13
puttering	16	16
putters	11	11
puttier	11	11
puttiers	12	12
puttyroot	15	15
puttyroots	16	16
puzzler	30	30
puzzlers	31	31
pycnometer	22	22
pycnometers	23	23
pyelonephritic	29	29
pyelonephritis	26	26
pylori	12	12
pyloric	16	16
pylorus	14	14
pyloruses	16	16
pyoderma	17	17
pyodermas	18	18
pyorrhea	15	15
pyorrheas	16	16