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
depressurize	26	26
depressurized	28	28
depressurizes	27	27
depressurizing	31	31
deprival	17	17
deprivals	18	18
deprivation	20	20
deprivations	21	21
deprive	15	15
deprived	17	17
depriver	16	16
deprivers	17	17
deprives	16	16
depriving	20	20
deprogram	18	18
deprogramed	21	21
deprograming	24	24
deprogrammed	25	25
deprogrammer	24	24
deprogrammers	25	25
deprogramming	28	28
deprograms	19	19
depurate	13	13
depurated	15	15
depurates	14	14