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
deserting	13	13
desertion	11	11
desertions	12	12
desertlike	16	16
deserts	8	8
deserve	12	12
deserved	14	14
deservedly	19	19
deservedness	19	19
deserver	13	13
deservers	14	14
deserves	13	13
deserving	17	17
deservings	18	18
desiccator	17	17
desiccators	18	18
desiderata	12	12
desiderate	12	12
desiderated	14	14
desiderates	13	13
desiderating	17	17
desideration	15	15
desiderations	16	16
desiderative	18	18
desideratum	17	17