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
dextranase	19	19
dextranases	20	20
dextrans	17	17
dextrin	16	16
dextrine	17	17
dextrines	18	18
dextrins	17	17
dextro	14	14
dextrorotatory	24	24
dextrose	16	16
dextroses	17	17
dextrous	17	17
dharma	12	12
dharmas	13	13
dharmic	16	16
dharna	10	10
dharnas	11	11
dhikr	12	12
dhikrs	13	13
dhoora	9	9
dhooras	10	10
dhourra	11	11
dhourras	12	12
dhurna	11	11
dhurnas	12	12