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
depredate	14	14
depredated	16	16
depredates	15	15
depredating	19	19
depredation	17	17
depredations	18	18
depredator	15	15
depredators	16	16
depredatory	18	18
deprenyl	16	16
deprenyls	17	17
depress	11	11
depressant	15	15
depressants	16	16
depressed	14	14
depresses	13	13
depressible	19	19
depressing	17	17
depressingly	22	22
depression	15	15
depressions	16	16
depressive	18	18
depressively	23	23
depressor	13	13
depressors	14	14