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
downwardly	22	22
downwardness	22	22
downwards	18	18
downwarp	19	19
downwarps	20	20
dowries	11	11
dowry	11	11
dowser	10	10
dowsers	11	11
doxorubicin	27	27
doxorubicins	28	28
dozer	15	15
dozers	16	16
dozier	16	16
drab	8	8
drabber	14	14
drabbest	15	15
drabbet	14	14
drabbets	15	15
drabble	15	15
drabbled	17	17
drabbles	16	16
drabbling	20	20
drably	13	13
drabness	13	13