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
dork	9	9
dorkier	12	12
dorkiest	13	13
dorkiness	15	15
dorkinesses	17	17
dorks	10	10
dorky	12	12
dorm	8	8
dormancies	18	18
dormancy	18	18
dormant	12	12
dormer	10	10
dormered	13	13
dormers	11	11
dormice	14	14
dormie	10	10
dormient	13	13
dormin	11	11
dormins	12	12
dormitories	15	15
dormitory	15	15
dormouse	13	13
dorms	9	9
dormy	11	11
dorneck	16	16