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
disfrocked	22	22
disfrocking	25	25
disfrocks	20	20
disfurnish	18	18
disfurnished	21	21
disfurnishes	20	20
disfurnishing	24	24
disfurnishment	26	26
disfurnishments	27	27
disgorge	13	13
disgorged	15	15
disgorges	14	14
disgorging	18	18
disgrace	14	14
disgraced	16	16
disgraceful	22	22
disgracefully	27	27
disgracefulness	27	27
disgracer	15	15
disgracers	16	16
disgraces	15	15
disgracing	19	19
disgruntle	16	16
disgruntled	18	18
disgruntlement	24	24