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
defibrillating	26	26
defibrillation	24	24
defibrillations	25	25
defibrillator	22	22
defibrillators	23	23
defibrinate	19	19
defibrinated	21	21
defibrinates	20	20
defibrinating	24	24
defibrination	22	22
defibrinations	23	23
defier	10	10
defiers	11	11
defiler	12	12
defilers	13	13
definer	12	12
definers	13	13
deflagrate	17	17
deflagrated	19	19
deflagrates	18	18
deflagrating	22	22
deflagration	20	20
deflagrations	21	21
deflater	13	13
deflaters	14	14