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
differences	22	22
different	17	17
differentia	19	19
differentiable	26	26
differentiae	20	20
differential	21	21
differentially	26	26
differentials	22	22
differentiate	21	21
differentiated	23	23
differentiates	22	22
differentiating	26	26
differentiation	24	24
differently	22	22
differentness	22	22
differentnesses	24	24
differing	19	19
differs	14	14
diffract	18	18
diffracted	21	21
diffracting	24	24
diffraction	22	22
diffractions	23	23
diffractometer	27	27
diffractometers	28	28