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
discouragement	25	25
discouragements	26	26
discourager	18	18
discouragers	19	19
discourages	18	18
discouraging	22	22
discouragingly	27	27
discourse	14	14
discoursed	16	16
discourser	15	15
discoursers	16	16
discourses	15	15
discoursing	19	19
discourteous	18	18
discourteously	23	23
discourtesies	18	18
discourtesy	18	18
discover	16	16
discoverable	24	24
discovered	19	19
discoverer	18	18
discoverers	19	19
discoveries	19	19
discovering	22	22
discovers	17	17