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
diatremes	13	13
diatribe	12	12
diatribes	13	13
diatron	9	9
diatrons	10	10
dibber	13	13
dibbers	14	14
dibbler	15	15
dibblers	16	16
dibenzofuran	31	31
dibenzofurans	32	32
dicarboxylic	32	32
dicentra	13	13
dicentras	14	14
dicentric	17	17
dicentrics	18	18
dicer	9	9
dicers	10	10
dichlorobenzene	36	36
dichloroethane	24	24
dichloroethanes	25	25
dichlorvos	21	21
dichondra	17	17
dichondras	18	18
dichroic	17	17