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
degenderize	25	25
degenderized	27	27
degenderizes	26	26
degenderizing	30	30
degenders	14	14
degeneracies	19	19
degeneracy	19	19
degenerate	14	14
degenerated	16	16
degenerately	19	19
degenerateness	19	19
degenerating	19	19
degeneration	17	17
degenerations	18	18
degenerative	20	20
degerm	12	12
degermed	15	15
degerming	18	18
degerms	13	13
deglamorization	32	32
deglamorize	27	27
deglamorized	29	29
deglamorizes	28	28
deglamorizing	32	32
degorge	12	12