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
dilatometric	20	20
dilatometry	18	18
dilator	9	9
dilatorily	15	15
dilatoriness	15	15
dilators	10	10
dilatory	12	12
diluter	10	10
diluters	11	11
dilutor	10	10
dilutors	11	11
dimenhydrinate	25	25
dimenhydrinates	26	26
dimer	9	9
dimercaprol	22	22
dimercaprols	23	23
dimeric	14	14
dimerism	15	15
dimerisms	16	16
dimerization	26	26
dimerizations	27	27
dimerize	21	21
dimerized	23	23
dimerizes	22	22
dimerizing	26	26