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
downpours	18	18
downrange	17	17
downrate	13	13
downrated	15	15
downrates	14	14
downrating	18	18
downright	18	18
downrightly	23	23
downrightness	23	23
downriver	18	18
downstairs	15	15
downstater	15	15
downstaters	16	16
downstream	18	18
downstroke	19	19
downstrokes	20	20
downtowner	19	19
downtowners	20	20
downtrend	16	16
downtrends	17	17
downtrod	14	14
downtrodden	19	19
downturn	15	15
downturns	16	16
downward	17	17