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
divergences	22	22
divergencies	23	23
divergency	23	23
divergent	17	17
divergently	22	22
diverges	15	15
diverging	19	19
divers	11	11
diverse	12	12
diversely	17	17
diverseness	17	17
diversification	27	27
diversified	20	20
diversifier	19	19
diversifiers	20	20
diversifies	19	19
diversify	19	19
diversifying	25	25
diversion	15	15
diversionary	20	20
diversionist	18	18
diversionists	19	19
diversions	16	16
diversities	16	16
diversity	16	16