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
decipher	17	17
decipherable	25	25
deciphered	20	20
decipherer	19	19
decipherers	20	20
deciphering	23	23
decipherment	25	25
decipherments	26	26
deciphers	18	18
decker	14	14
deckers	15	15
declaimer	17	17
declaimers	18	18
declamatory	21	21
declarable	19	19
declarant	15	15
declarants	16	16
declaration	17	17
declarations	18	18
declarative	20	20
declaratively	25	25
declaratory	18	18
declare	12	12
declared	14	14
declarer	13	13