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
deterged	12	12
detergencies	19	19
detergency	19	19
detergent	13	13
detergents	14	14
deterger	11	11
detergers	12	12
deterges	11	11
deterging	15	15
deteriorate	12	12
deteriorated	14	14
deteriorates	13	13
deteriorating	17	17
deterioration	15	15
deteriorations	16	16
deteriorative	18	18
determent	14	14
determents	15	15
determinable	21	21
determinably	23	23
determinacies	21	21
determinacy	21	21
determinant	17	17
determinantal	20	20
determinants	18	18