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
dissertated	13	13
dissertates	12	12
dissertating	16	16
dissertation	14	14
dissertational	17	17
dissertations	15	15
dissertator	12	12
dissertators	13	13
disserted	11	11
disserting	14	14
disserts	9	9
disserve	13	13
disserved	15	15
disserves	14	14
disservice	18	18
disserviceable	26	26
disservices	19	19
disserving	18	18
dissever	13	13
disseverance	21	21
disseverances	22	22
dissevered	16	16
dissevering	19	19
disseverment	21	21
disseverments	22	22