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
daydreamt	16	16
dayflower	19	19
dayflowers	20	20
daymare	13	13
daymares	14	14
dayroom	13	13
dayrooms	14	14
daystar	10	10
daystars	11	11
daywear	13	13
daywork	17	17
dayworks	18	18
dazzler	27	27
dazzlers	28	28
deaconries	15	15
deaconry	15	15
deactivator	19	19
deactivators	20	20
deadener	11	11
deadeners	12	12
deader	8	8
deadlier	11	11
deadpanner	17	17
deadpanners	18	18
deaerate	9	9