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
deuteration	14	14
deuterations	15	15
deuteric	13	13
deuterium	15	15
deuteriums	16	16
deuteron	11	11
deuterons	12	12
deuterostome	17	17
deuterostomes	18	18
deutschmark	25	25
deutschmarks	26	26
devastator	15	15
devastators	16	16
developer	18	18
developers	19	19
deverbal	17	17
deverbals	18	18
deverbative	23	23
deverbatives	24	24
deviator	13	13
deviators	14	14
deviatory	16	16
devilries	15	15
devilry	15	15
deviltries	16	16