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
dehydrating	20	20
dehydration	18	18
dehydrations	19	19
dehydrator	16	16
dehydrators	17	17
dehydrogenase	22	22
dehydrogenases	23	23
dehydrogenate	22	22
dehydrogenated	24	24
dehydrogenates	23	23
dehydrogenating	27	27
dehydrogenation	25	25
deicer	10	10
deicers	11	11
deifier	11	11
deifiers	12	12
deiform	14	14
deindustrialize	29	29
deioniser	11	11
deionisers	12	12
deionizer	20	20
deionizers	21	21
dejeuner	20	20
dejeuners	21	21
dekagram	18	18