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
dimerous	13	13
dimers	10	10
dimeter	11	11
dimeters	12	12
dimetric	15	15
dimmer	13	13
dimmers	14	14
dimorph	16	16
dimorphic	21	21
dimorphism	22	22
dimorphisms	23	23
dimorphous	20	20
dimorphs	17	17
dimplier	16	16
dinar	7	7
dinars	8	8
diner	7	7
dineric	12	12
dinero	8	8
dineros	9	9
diners	8	8
dinger	10	10
dingers	11	11
dingier	11	11
dinitro	9	9