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
desulfured	18	18
desulfuring	21	21
desulfurization	32	32
desulfurize	27	27
desulfurized	29	29
desulfurizes	28	28
desulfurizing	32	32
desulfurs	16	16
desultorily	17	17
desultoriness	17	17
desultory	14	14
detacher	14	14
detachers	15	15
detailer	10	10
detailers	11	11
detainer	10	10
detainers	11	11
detangler	14	14
detanglers	15	15
detecter	12	12
detecters	13	13
detector	12	12
detectors	13	13
deter	6	6
deterge	10	10