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
derivers	13	13
derives	12	12
deriving	16	16
derm	8	8
derma	9	9
dermabrasion	20	20
dermabrasions	21	21
dermal	11	11
dermas	10	10
dermatitides	17	17
dermatitis	14	14
dermatitises	16	16
dermatoglyphic	31	31
dermatoglyphics	32	32
dermatologic	22	22
dermatological	25	25
dermatologies	20	20
dermatologist	20	20
dermatologists	21	21
dermatology	20	20
dermatomal	18	18
dermatome	16	16
dermatomes	17	17
dermatomyositis	24	24
dermatophyte	23	23