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
darkish	14	14
darkle	12	12
darkled	14	14
darkles	13	13
darklier	14	14
darkliest	15	15
darkling	17	17
darklings	18	18
darkly	14	14
darkness	14	14
darknesses	16	16
darkroom	16	16
darkrooms	17	17
darks	10	10
darksome	16	16
darling	12	12
darlingly	17	17
darlingness	17	17
darlings	13	13
darmstadtium	21	21
darn	6	6
darndest	11	11
darndests	12	12
darned	9	9
darneder	11	11