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
dabsters	12	12
dacker	14	14
dackered	17	17
dackering	20	20
dackers	15	15
daffier	14	14
dafter	10	10
dagger	11	11
daggerboard	20	20
daggerboards	21	21
daggered	14	14
daggering	17	17
daggerlike	20	20
daggers	12	12
daguerreotype	22	22
daguerreotypes	23	23
daguerreotypist	24	24
daguerreotypy	24	24
daiker	11	11
daikered	14	14
daikering	17	17
daikers	12	12
daintier	10	10
daiquiri	19	19
daiquiris	20	20