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
decern	11	11
decerned	14	14
decerning	17	17
decerns	12	12
decertification	26	26
decertified	19	19
decertifies	18	18
decertify	18	18
decertifying	24	24
dechlorinate	20	20
dechlorinated	22	22
dechlorinates	21	21
dechlorinating	25	25
dechlorination	23	23
dechlorinations	24	24
deciare	11	11
deciares	12	12
decider	12	12
deciders	13	13
decigram	17	17
decigrams	18	18
deciliter	14	14
deciliters	15	15
decimeter	16	16
decimeters	17	17