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
dispersing	17	17
dispersion	15	15
dispersions	16	16
dispersive	18	18
dispersively	23	23
dispersiveness	23	23
dispersoid	15	15
dispersoids	16	16
dispirit	12	12
dispirited	15	15
dispiritedly	20	20
dispiritedness	20	20
dispiriting	18	18
dispirits	13	13
displeasure	17	17
displeasures	18	18
disport	11	11
disported	14	14
disporting	17	17
disportment	19	19
disportments	20	20
disports	12	12
disposer	12	12
disposers	13	13
dispossessor	16	16