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
damners	12	12
dampener	16	16
dampeners	17	17
damper	13	13
dampers	14	14
dancer	11	11
dancers	12	12
dancier	12	12
dander	9	9
dandered	12	12
dandering	15	15
danders	10	10
dandier	10	10
dandler	11	11
dandlers	12	12
dandriff	17	17
dandriffs	18	18
dandruff	18	18
dandruffs	19	19
dandruffy	21	21
danewort	13	13
daneworts	14	14
danger	10	10
dangered	13	13
dangering	16	16