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
dairies	8	8
dairy	8	8
dairying	14	14
dairyings	15	15
dairymaid	16	16
dairymaids	17	17
dairyman	15	15
dairymen	15	15
dakerhen	16	16
dakerhens	17	17
dallier	10	10
dalliers	11	11
damager	13	13
damagers	14	14
damar	9	9
damars	10	10
damewort	15	15
dameworts	16	16
dammar	13	13
dammars	14	14
dammer	13	13
dammers	14	14
damnatory	16	16
damneder	14	14
damner	11	11