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
dhurra	10	10
dhurras	11	11
dhurrie	11	11
dhurries	12	12
diablerie	14	14
diableries	15	15
diablery	15	15
diachronic	20	20
diachronically	28	28
diachronies	18	18
diachrony	18	18
diacritic	16	16
diacritical	19	19
diacritics	17	17
diadromous	16	16
diaereses	10	10
diaeresis	10	10
diaeretic	13	13
diageotropic	21	21
diagram	13	13
diagramed	16	16
diagraming	19	19
diagrammable	25	25
diagrammatic	24	24
diagrammatical	27	27