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
debriding	17	17
debrief	14	14
debriefed	17	17
debriefing	20	20
debriefs	15	15
debris	10	10
debruise	13	13
debruised	15	15
debruises	14	14
debruising	18	18
debtor	10	10
debtors	11	11
debugger	17	17
debuggers	18	18
debunker	18	18
debunkers	19	19
debur	10	10
deburr	11	11
deburred	14	14
deburring	17	17
deburrs	12	12
deburs	11	11
decagram	17	17
decagrams	18	18
decahedra	16	16