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
decriminalizing	36	36
decrown	15	15
decrowned	18	18
decrowning	21	21
decrowns	16	16
decry	11	11
decrying	17	17
decrypt	16	16
decrypted	19	19
decrypting	22	22
decryption	20	20
decryptions	21	21
decrypts	17	17
decuries	13	13
decurion	14	14
decurions	15	15
decurrent	15	15
decurve	16	16
decurved	18	18
decurves	17	17
decurving	21	21
decury	13	13
dedicator	14	14
dedicators	15	15
dedicatory	17	17