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
deranger	12	12
derangers	13	13
deranges	12	12
deranging	16	16
derat	6	6
derate	7	7
derated	9	9
derates	8	8
derating	12	12
deration	10	10
derationed	13	13
derationing	16	16
derations	11	11
derats	7	7
deratted	10	10
deratting	13	13
deray	8	8
derays	9	9
derbies	11	11
derby	11	11
dere	5	5
derealization	25	25
derealizations	26	26
derecho	13	13
derechos	14	14