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
dichroism	18	18
dichroisms	19	19
dichromat	18	18
dichromate	19	19
dichromates	20	20
dichromatic	23	23
dichromatism	24	24
dichromatisms	25	25
dichromats	19	19
dichroscope	23	23
dichroscopes	24	24
dicier	10	10
dicker	14	14
dickered	17	17
dickerer	16	16
dickerers	17	17
dickering	20	20
dickers	15	15
dickier	15	15
dicoumarin	19	19
dicoumarins	20	20
dicoumarol	19	19
dicoumarols	20	20
dicrotal	13	13
dicrotic	15	15