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
dieldrins	13	13
dielectric	18	18
dielectrics	19	19
diemaker	16	16
diemakers	17	17
diereses	9	9
dieresis	9	9
dieretic	12	12
diester	8	8
diesters	9	9
diestrous	11	11
diestrum	13	13
diestrums	14	14
diestrus	10	10
diestruses	12	12
dietaries	10	10
dietarily	13	13
dietary	10	10
dieter	7	7
dieters	8	8
diether	10	10
diethers	11	11
differ	13	13
differed	16	16
difference	21	21