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
drabnesses	15	15
dracaena	13	13
dracaenas	14	14
dracena	12	12
dracenas	13	13
drachm	15	15
drachma	16	16
drachmae	17	17
drachmai	17	17
drachmas	17	17
drachms	16	16
draconian	15	15
draconic	16	16
dracunculiases	25	25
dracunculiasis	25	25
draff	12	12
draffier	15	15
draffiest	16	16
draffish	17	17
draffs	13	13
draffy	15	15
draft	9	9
draftable	17	17
drafted	12	12
draftee	11	11