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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
drawbridges	21	21
drawcord	16	16
drawcords	17	17
drawdown	17	17
drawdowns	18	18
drawee	10	10
drawees	11	11
drawer	10	10
drawerful	18	18
drawerfuls	19	19
drawers	11	11
drawing	14	14
drawings	15	15
drawknife	21	21
drawknives	23	23
drawl	10	10
drawled	13	13
drawler	12	12
drawlers	13	13
drawlier	13	13
drawliest	14	14
drawling	16	16
drawlingly	21	21
drawls	11	11
drawly	13	13