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
discovery	19	19
discredit	14	14
discreditable	22	22
discreditably	24	24
discredited	17	17
discrediting	20	20
discredits	15	15
discreet	12	12
discreeter	14	14
discreetest	15	15
discreetly	17	17
discreetness	17	17
discrepancies	24	24
discrepancy	24	24
discrepant	18	18
discrepantly	23	23
discrete	12	12
discretely	17	17
discreteness	17	17
discretion	15	15
discretionary	20	20
discretions	16	16
discriminable	25	25
discriminably	27	27
discriminant	21	21