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
defrag	12	12
defragged	18	18
defragging	21	21
defragment	20	20
defragmentation	26	26
defragmented	23	23
defragmenter	22	22
defragmenters	23	23
defragmenting	26	26
defragments	21	21
defrags	13	13
defraud	13	13
defrauded	16	16
defrauder	15	15
defrauders	16	16
defrauding	19	19
defrauds	14	14
defray	12	12
defrayable	20	20
defrayal	15	15
defrayals	16	16
defrayed	15	15
defrayer	14	14
defrayers	15	15
defraying	18	18