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
daredeviltry	21	21
dareful	13	13
darer	6	6
darers	7	7
dares	6	6
daresay	10	10
daric	9	9
darics	10	10
daring	10	10
daringly	15	15
daringness	15	15
darings	11	11
dariole	9	9
darioles	10	10
dark	9	9
darked	12	12
darken	12	12
darkened	15	15
darkener	14	14
darkeners	15	15
darkening	18	18
darkens	13	13
darker	11	11
darkest	12	12
darking	15	15