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
nondeforming	24	24
nondegenerate	19	19
nondegradable	23	23
nondegree	14	14
nondeliberate	20	20
nondeliveries	21	21
nondelivery	21	21
nondemocratic	25	25
nondepartmental	26	26
nondepressed	19	19
nonderivative	24	24
nonderivatives	25	25
nondescript	20	20
nondescriptive	27	27
nondesert	12	12
nondestructive	25	25
nondirected	18	18
nondirectional	22	22
nondirective	22	22
nondisclosure	21	21
nondisclosures	22	22
nondiscursive	24	24
nondispersive	23	23
nondisruptive	24	24
nondiversified	25	25