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
defacer	14	14
defacers	15	15
defalcator	18	18
defalcators	19	19
defamatory	19	19
defamer	14	14
defamers	15	15
defamiliarize	30	30
defamiliarized	32	32
defamiliarizes	31	31
defamiliarizing	35	35
defaulter	15	15
defaulters	16	16
defeater	12	12
defeaters	13	13
defeature	14	14
defeatures	15	15
defector	15	15
defectors	16	16
defender	14	14
defenders	15	15
defenestrate	17	17
defenestrated	19	19
defenestrates	18	18
defenestrating	22	22