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
deterrences	16	16
deterrent	11	11
deterrently	16	16
deterrents	12	12
deterrer	9	9
deterrers	10	10
deterring	13	13
deters	7	7
detersive	14	14
detersives	15	15
detester	9	9
detesters	10	10
dethrone	12	12
dethroned	14	14
dethronement	20	20
dethronements	21	21
dethroner	13	13
dethroners	14	14
dethrones	13	13
dethroning	17	17
deticker	16	16
detickers	17	17
detonator	11	11
detonators	12	12
detour	8	8