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
discriminants	22	22
discriminate	20	20
discriminated	22	22
discriminates	21	21
discriminating	25	25
discrimination	23	23
discriminations	24	24
discriminative	26	26
discriminator	21	21
discriminators	22	22
discriminatory	24	24
discrown	16	16
discrowned	19	19
discrowning	22	22
discrowns	17	17
discursive	19	19
discursively	24	24
discursiveness	24	24
discusser	14	14
discussers	15	15
disembark	20	20
disembarkation	26	26
disembarkations	27	27
disembarked	23	23
disembarking	26	26