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
divisor	12	12
divisors	13	13
divorce	15	15
divorced	17	17
divorcee	16	16
divorcees	17	17
divorcement	23	23
divorcements	24	24
divorcer	16	16
divorcers	17	17
divorces	16	16
divorcing	20	20
divulger	17	17
divulgers	18	18
dizzier	26	26
dobber	13	13
dobbers	14	14
dobra	9	9
dobras	10	10
docker	14	14
dockers	15	15
dockmaster	21	21
dockmasters	22	22
dockworker	25	25
dockworkers	26	26