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
dotards	9	9
doter	6	6
doters	7	7
dotier	7	7
dotter	7	7
dotterel	10	10
dotterels	11	11
dotters	8	8
dottier	8	8
dottrel	9	9
dottrels	10	10
doubleheader	21	21
doubleheaders	22	22
doubler	13	13
doublers	14	14
doublespeaker	26	26
doublespeakers	27	27
doublure	15	15
doublures	16	16
doubter	12	12
doubters	13	13
doucer	11	11
douceur	13	13
douceurs	14	14
doughier	14	14