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
dedifferentiate	24	24
deedier	9	9
deemster	12	12
deemsters	13	13
deepener	13	13
deepeners	14	14
deeper	10	10
deepwater	16	16
deer	5	5
deerberries	15	15
deerberry	15	15
deerflies	14	14
deerfly	14	14
deerhound	15	15
deerhounds	16	16
deerlike	14	14
deers	6	6
deerskin	14	14
deerskins	15	15
deerstalker	17	17
deerstalkers	18	18
deerweed	13	13
deerweeds	14	14
deeryard	12	12
deeryards	13	13