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
doffers	14	14
dogberries	16	16
dogberry	16	16
dogcart	13	13
dogcarts	14	14
dogcatcher	21	21
dogcatchers	22	22
dogear	9	9
dogeared	12	12
dogearing	15	15
dogears	10	10
dogfighter	20	20
dogfighters	21	21
dogger	11	11
doggerel	14	14
doggerels	15	15
doggeries	14	14
doggers	12	12
doggery	14	14
doggier	12	12
doggoneder	17	17
doggoner	14	14
doggrel	13	13
doggrels	14	14
dogmatizer	25	25