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
depurating	18	18
deracinate	15	15
deracinated	17	17
deracinates	16	16
deracinating	20	20
deracination	18	18
deracinations	19	19
deracine	13	13
deracines	14	14
deraign	11	11
deraigned	14	14
deraigning	17	17
deraigns	12	12
derail	8	8
derailed	11	11
derailing	14	14
derailleur	14	14
derailleurs	15	15
derailment	16	16
derailments	17	17
derails	9	9
derange	11	11
deranged	13	13
derangement	19	19
derangements	20	20