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
daughterless	19	19
daughters	15	15
daunder	11	11
daundered	14	14
daundering	17	17
daunders	12	12
daunorubicin	23	23
daunorubicins	24	24
daunter	10	10
daunters	11	11
davenport	18	18
davenports	19	19
dawdler	13	13
dawdlers	14	14
daybreak	18	18
daybreaks	19	19
daycare	13	13
daycares	14	14
daydream	15	15
daydreamed	18	18
daydreamer	17	17
daydreamers	18	18
daydreaming	21	21
daydreamlike	24	24
daydreams	16	16