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
diarrhoea	12	12
diarrhoeas	13	13
diarthroses	14	14
diarthrosis	14	14
diary	8	8
diaspora	12	12
diasporas	13	13
diaspore	12	12
diaspores	13	13
diasporic	16	16
diaster	8	8
diastereoisomer	19	19
diastereomer	16	16
diastereomeric	21	21
diastereomers	17	17
diasters	9	9
diastral	10	10
diastrophic	20	20
diastrophically	28	28
diastrophism	21	21
diatessaron	13	13
diathermic	19	19
diathermies	17	17
diathermy	17	17
diatreme	12	12