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
derision	10	10
derisions	11	11
derisive	13	13
derisively	18	18
derisiveness	18	18
derisory	11	11
derivable	18	18
derivate	13	13
derivates	14	14
derivation	16	16
derivational	19	19
derivations	17	17
derivative	19	19
derivatively	24	24
derivativeness	24	24
derivatives	20	20
derivatization	29	29
derivatizations	30	30
derivatize	24	24
derivatized	26	26
derivatizes	25	25
derivatizing	29	29
derive	11	11
derived	13	13
deriver	12	12