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
degree	9	9
degreed	11	11
degrees	10	10
degressive	17	17
degressively	22	22
dehair	9	9
dehaired	12	12
dehairing	15	15
dehairs	10	10
dehorn	10	10
dehorned	13	13
dehorner	12	12
dehorners	13	13
dehorning	16	16
dehorns	11	11
dehors	9	9
dehort	9	9
dehorted	12	12
dehorting	15	15
dehorts	10	10
dehumidifier	23	23
dehumidifiers	24	24
dehydrate	15	15
dehydrated	17	17
dehydrates	16	16