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
dangerous	14	14
dangerously	19	19
dangerousness	19	19
dangers	11	11
dangler	12	12
danglers	13	13
danglier	13	13
danker	12	12
danseur	10	10
danseurs	11	11
dapper	13	13
dapperer	15	15
dapperest	16	16
dapperly	18	18
dapperness	18	18
darb	8	8
darbar	10	10
darbars	11	11
darbies	11	11
darbs	9	9
dare	5	5
dared	7	7
daredevil	16	16
daredevilry	20	20
daredevils	17	17