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
deregulate	15	15
deregulated	17	17
deregulates	16	16
deregulating	20	20
deregulation	18	18
deregulations	19	19
derelict	13	13
dereliction	17	17
derelictions	18	18
derelicts	14	14
derepress	13	13
derepressed	16	16
derepresses	15	15
derepressing	19	19
derepression	17	17
derepressions	18	18
deride	8	8
derided	10	10
derider	9	9
deriders	10	10
derides	9	9
deriding	13	13
deridingly	18	18
deringer	12	12
deringers	13	13