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
dogmatizers	26	26
dognaper	15	15
dognapers	16	16
dognapper	19	19
dognappers	20	20
dogsledder	16	16
dogsledders	17	17
dogtrot	10	10
dogtrots	11	11
dogtrotted	14	14
dogtrotting	17	17
doldrums	15	15
dolefuller	18	18
dolerite	10	10
dolerites	11	11
doleritic	14	14
dollar	9	9
dollarization	26	26
dollarizations	27	27
dollarize	21	21
dollarized	23	23
dollarizes	22	22
dollarizing	26	26
dollars	10	10
dolor	7	7