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
dewaterers	14	14
dewatering	17	17
dewaters	12	12
dewberries	17	17
dewberry	17	17
dewdrop	15	15
dewdrops	16	16
dewier	10	10
deworm	13	13
dewormed	16	16
dewormer	15	15
dewormers	16	16
deworming	19	19
deworms	14	14
dexfenfluramine	36	36
dexter	14	14
dexterities	19	19
dexterity	19	19
dexterous	18	18
dexterously	23	23
dexterousness	23	23
dexters	15	15
dextral	16	16
dextrals	17	17
dextran	16	16