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
doloroso	10	10
dolorous	11	11
dolorously	16	16
dolorousness	16	16
dolors	8	8
dolour	9	9
dolours	10	10
domiciliary	21	21
dominator	14	14
dominators	15	15
dominatrices	20	20
dominatrix	22	22
domineer	13	13
domineered	16	16
domineering	19	19
domineeringly	24	24
domineeringness	24	24
domineers	14	14
dominicker	22	22
dominickers	23	23
donair	8	8
donairs	9	9
donator	9	9
donators	10	10
donkeywork	25	25