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
dowering	15	15
dowers	10	10
dowery	12	12
dowitcher	18	18
dowitchers	19	19
downburst	18	18
downbursts	19	19
downcourt	18	18
downdraft	18	18
downdrafts	19	19
downer	11	11
downers	12	12
downforce	20	20
downforces	21	21
downgrade	17	17
downgraded	19	19
downgrades	18	18
downgrading	22	22
downhearted	19	19
downheartedly	24	24
downheartedness	24	24
downhiller	19	19
downhillers	20	20
downier	12	12
downpour	17	17