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
dirtier	8	8
dirties	8	8
dirtiest	9	9
dirtily	11	11
dirtiness	11	11
dirtinesses	13	13
dirts	6	6
dirty	8	8
dirtying	14	14
disabler	13	13
disablers	14	14
disaccharidase	24	24
disaccharidases	25	25
disaccharide	22	22
disaccharides	23	23
disaccord	17	17
disaccorded	20	20
disaccording	23	23
disaccords	18	18
disaffirm	19	19
disaffirmance	27	27
disaffirmances	28	28
disaffirmed	22	22
disaffirming	25	25
disaffirms	20	20