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
draftees	12	12
drafter	11	11
drafters	12	12
draftier	12	12
draftiest	13	13
draftily	15	15
draftiness	15	15
drafting	15	15
draftings	16	16
drafts	10	10
draftsman	17	17
draftsmanly	22	22
draftsmanship	26	26
draftsmen	17	17
draftsperson	20	20
draftspersons	21	21
drafty	12	12
drag	7	7
dragee	9	9
dragees	10	10
dragged	13	13
dragger	12	12
draggers	13	13
draggier	13	13
draggiest	14	14