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
dishonor	12	12
dishonorable	20	20
dishonorably	22	22
dishonored	15	15
dishonorer	14	14
dishonorers	15	15
dishonoring	18	18
dishonors	13	13
dishrag	12	12
dishrags	13	13
dishware	14	14
dishwares	15	15
dishwasher	18	18
dishwashers	19	19
dishwater	15	15
dishwaters	16	16
disinflationary	24	24
disinformation	23	23
disinformations	24	24
disinherit	14	14
disinheritance	22	22
disinheritances	23	23
disinherited	17	17
disinheriting	20	20
disinherits	15	15