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
demergers	15	15
demerges	14	14
demerging	18	18
demerit	11	11
demerited	14	14
demeriting	17	17
demerits	12	12
demersal	13	13
demilitarize	26	26
demilitarized	28	28
demilitarizes	27	27
demilitarizing	31	31
deminer	12	12
demineralize	27	27
demineralized	29	29
demineralizer	28	28
demineralizers	29	29
demineralizes	28	28
demineralizing	32	32
deminers	13	13
demirep	14	14
demireps	15	15
demisemiquaver	35	35
demisemiquavers	36	36
demister	12	12