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
drastic	11	11
drastically	19	19
drat	5	5
drats	6	6
dratted	9	9
dratting	12	12
draught	13	13
draughted	16	16
draughtier	16	16
draughtiest	17	17
draughting	19	19
draughts	14	14
draughtsman	21	21
draughtsmen	21	21
draughty	16	16
drave	10	10
draw	8	8
drawable	16	16
drawback	22	22
drawbacks	23	23
drawbar	14	14
drawbars	15	15
drawbore	15	15
drawbores	16	16
drawbridge	20	20