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
dearness	10	10
dearnesses	12	12
dears	6	6
dearth	9	9
dearths	10	10
deary	8	8
deathcare	15	15
deathlier	13	13
debar	9	9
debark	14	14
debarkation	20	20
debarkations	21	21
debarked	17	17
debarker	16	16
debarkers	17	17
debarking	20	20
debarks	15	15
debarment	17	17
debarments	18	18
debarred	13	13
debarring	16	16
debars	10	10
debaser	11	11
debasers	12	12
debater	11	11