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
diagrammed	20	20
diagramming	23	23
diagrams	14	14
diagraph	16	16
diagraphs	17	17
dialer	8	8
dialers	9	9
dialler	10	10
diallers	11	11
dialoger	12	12
dialogers	13	13
dialyser	12	12
dialysers	13	13
dialyzer	21	21
dialyzers	22	22
diameter	12	12
diameters	13	13
diametral	14	14
diametric	16	16
diametrical	19	19
diametrically	24	24
diamondiferous	24	24
diaper	10	10
diapered	13	13
diapering	16	16