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
diffractometric	31	31
diffractometry	29	29
diffracts	19	19
diffuser	16	16
diffusers	17	17
diffusor	16	16
diffusors	17	17
digastric	15	15
digerati	11	11
digester	11	11
digesters	12	12
digestor	11	11
digestors	12	12
digger	11	11
diggers	12	12
digitigrade	17	17
digitizer	21	21
digitizers	22	22
diglyceride	21	21
diglycerides	22	22
dignitaries	15	15
dignitary	15	15
digraph	15	15
digraphic	20	20
digraphically	28	28