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
disarrays	12	12
disarticulate	19	19
disarticulated	21	21
disarticulates	20	20
disarticulating	24	24
disarticulation	22	22
disaster	9	9
disasters	10	10
disastrous	12	12
disastrously	17	17
disbar	10	10
disbarment	18	18
disbarments	19	19
disbarred	14	14
disbarring	17	17
disbars	11	11
disbeliever	20	20
disbelievers	21	21
disburden	16	16
disburdened	19	19
disburdening	22	22
disburdenment	24	24
disburdenments	25	25
disburdens	17	17
disburse	13	13