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
dissevers	14	14
dissimilar	15	15
dissimilarities	20	20
dissimilarity	20	20
dissimilarly	20	20
dissimilatory	20	20
dissimulator	18	18
dissimulators	19	19
dissipater	14	14
dissipaters	15	15
dissolver	15	15
dissolvers	16	16
dissuader	12	12
dissuaders	13	13
dissymmetric	24	24
dissymmetries	22	22
dissymmetry	22	22
distemper	16	16
distemperate	19	19
distemperature	22	22
distemperatures	23	23
distempered	19	19
distempering	22	22
distempers	17	17
distiller	12	12