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
dragging	16	16
draggingly	21	21
draggle	13	13
draggled	15	15
draggles	14	14
draggling	18	18
draggy	13	13
dragline	13	13
draglines	14	14
dragnet	11	11
dragnets	12	12
dragoman	15	15
dragomans	16	16
dragomen	15	15
dragon	10	10
dragonet	12	12
dragonets	13	13
dragonflies	19	19
dragonfly	19	19
dragonhead	17	17
dragonheads	18	18
dragonish	15	15
dragons	11	11
dragoon	11	11
dragooned	14	14