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
disker	11	11
diskers	12	12
disliker	14	14
dislikers	15	15
dismaler	13	13
dismember	19	19
dismembered	22	22
dismembering	25	25
dismemberment	27	27
dismemberments	28	28
dismembers	20	20
disobeyer	15	15
disobeyers	16	16
disorder	10	10
disordered	13	13
disorderedly	18	18
disorderedness	18	18
disordering	16	16
disorderliness	18	18
disorderly	15	15
disorders	11	11
disorganization	29	29
disorganize	24	24
disorganized	26	26
disorganizes	25	25