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
decrepitate	18	18
decrepitated	20	20
decrepitates	19	19
decrepitating	23	23
decrepitation	21	21
decrepitations	22	22
decrepitly	20	20
decrepitude	20	20
decrepitudes	21	21
decrescendo	20	20
decrescendos	21	21
decrescent	18	18
decretal	13	13
decretals	14	14
decretive	17	17
decretory	15	15
decrial	12	12
decrials	13	13
decried	12	12
decrier	11	11
decriers	12	12
decries	11	11
decriminalize	31	31
decriminalized	33	33
decriminalizes	32	32