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
deodorized	22	22
deodorizer	21	21
deodorizers	22	22
deodorizes	21	21
deodorizing	25	25
deorbit	11	11
deorbited	14	14
deorbiting	17	17
deorbits	12	12
deoxidizer	28	28
deoxidizers	29	29
deoxyribose	24	24
deoxyriboses	25	25
depart	10	10
departed	13	13
departeds	14	14
departee	12	12
departees	13	13
departing	16	16
department	18	18
departmental	21	21
departmentalize	33	33
departmentally	26	26
departments	19	19
departs	11	11