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
deflationary	20	20
deflator	13	13
deflators	14	14
deflector	17	17
deflectors	18	18
defloration	17	17
deflorations	18	18
deflower	16	16
deflowered	19	19
deflowerer	18	18
deflowerers	19	19
deflowering	22	22
deflowers	17	17
defoamer	15	15
defoamers	16	16
defogger	16	16
defoggers	17	17
defoliator	15	15
defoliators	16	16
deforce	14	14
deforced	16	16
deforcement	22	22
deforcements	23	23
deforcer	15	15
deforcers	16	16