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
degorged	14	14
degorges	13	13
degorging	17	17
degradabilities	23	23
degradability	23	23
degradable	18	18
degradation	16	16
degradations	17	17
degradative	19	19
degrade	11	11
degraded	13	13
degradedly	18	18
degrader	12	12
degraders	13	13
degrades	12	12
degrading	16	16
degradingly	21	21
degranulation	20	20
degranulations	21	21
degrease	11	11
degreased	13	13
degreaser	12	12
degreasers	13	13
degreases	12	12
degreasing	16	16