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
defenestration	20	20
defenestrations	21	21
defer	9	9
deference	17	17
deferences	18	18
deferent	13	13
deferential	17	17
deferentially	22	22
deferents	14	14
deferment	17	17
deferments	18	18
deferrable	18	18
deferral	13	13
deferrals	14	14
deferred	13	13
deferrer	12	12
deferrers	13	13
deferring	16	16
defers	10	10
defervescence	28	28
defervescences	29	29
deffer	13	13
defibrillate	21	21
defibrillated	23	23
defibrillates	22	22