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
disconcertment	26	26
disconcertments	27	27
disconcerts	19	19
disconfirm	21	21
disconfirmation	27	27
disconfirmed	24	24
disconfirming	27	27
disconfirms	22	22
disconformities	26	26
disconformity	26	26
discord	12	12
discordance	20	20
discordances	21	21
discordancies	22	22
discordancy	22	22
discordant	16	16
discordantly	21	21
discorded	15	15
discording	18	18
discords	13	13
discounter	16	16
discounters	17	17
discourage	17	17
discourageable	25	25
discouraged	19	19