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
deviltry	16	16
deviser	12	12
devisers	13	13
devisor	12	12
devisors	13	13
devitrification	27	27
devitrified	20	20
devitrifies	19	19
devitrify	19	19
devitrifying	25	25
devoir	11	11
devoirs	12	12
devolutionary	23	23
devour	12	12
devoured	15	15
devourer	14	14
devourers	15	15
devouring	18	18
devours	13	13
devouter	14	14
dewar	9	9
dewars	10	10
dewater	11	11
dewatered	14	14
dewaterer	13	13