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
dekagrams	19	19
dekaliter	15	15
dekaliters	16	16
dekameter	17	17
dekameters	18	18
dekametric	21	21
dekare	11	11
dekares	12	12
delator	9	9
delators	10	10
delayer	11	11
delayers	12	12
delegator	13	13
delegators	14	14
deleterious	14	14
deleteriously	19	19
deleteriousness	19	19
delftware	17	17
delftwares	18	18
deliberate	15	15
deliberated	17	17
deliberately	20	20
deliberateness	20	20
deliberates	16	16
deliberating	20	20