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
documentarily	25	25
documentarist	22	22
documentarists	23	23
documentary	22	22
documenter	19	19
documenters	20	20
docuseries	15	15
dodder	9	9
doddered	12	12
dodderer	11	11
dodderers	12	12
doddering	15	15
dodders	10	10
doddery	12	12
dodecahedral	21	21
dodecahedron	21	21
dodecahedrons	22	22
dodger	10	10
dodgeries	13	13
dodgers	11	11
dodgery	13	13
dodgier	11	11
doer	5	5
doers	6	6
doffer	13	13