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
deplorer	13	13
deplorers	14	14
deplores	13	13
deploring	17	17
deploringly	22	22
deployer	15	15
deployers	16	16
depolarization	29	29
depolarizations	30	30
depolarize	24	24
depolarized	26	26
depolarizer	25	25
depolarizers	26	26
depolarizes	25	25
depolarizing	29	29
depolymerize	31	31
depolymerized	33	33
depolymerizes	32	32
depolymerizing	36	36
deport	10	10
deportable	18	18
deportation	16	16
deportations	17	17
deported	13	13
deportee	12	12