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
defrays	13	13
defriend	14	14
defriended	17	17
defriending	20	20
defriends	15	15
defrock	18	18
defrocked	21	21
defrocking	24	24
defrocks	19	19
defrost	11	11
defrosted	14	14
defroster	13	13
defrosters	14	14
defrosting	17	17
defrosts	12	12
defter	10	10
defuser	12	12
defusers	13	13
degasser	11	11
degassers	12	12
degausser	13	13
degaussers	14	14
degender	13	13
degendered	16	16
degendering	19	19