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
describable	22	22
describe	15	15
described	17	17
describer	16	16
describers	17	17
describes	16	16
describing	20	20
descried	13	13
descrier	12	12
descriers	13	13
descries	12	12
description	19	19
descriptions	20	20
descriptive	22	22
descriptively	27	27
descriptiveness	27	27
descriptor	17	17
descriptors	18	18
descry	12	12
descrying	18	18
desecrate	13	13
desecrated	15	15
desecrater	14	14
desecraters	15	15
desecrates	14	14