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
deliberation	18	18
deliberations	19	19
deliberative	21	21
deliberatively	26	26
delighter	15	15
delighters	16	16
delimiter	14	14
delimiters	15	15
delineator	13	13
delineators	14	14
deliria	9	9
delirious	12	12
deliriously	17	17
deliriousness	17	17
delirium	14	14
deliriums	15	15
deliver	13	13
deliverability	26	26
deliverable	21	21
deliverance	21	21
deliverances	22	22
delivered	16	16
deliverer	15	15
deliverers	16	16
deliveries	16	16