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
drawn	10	10
drawnwork	21	21
drawnworks	22	22
drawplate	17	17
drawplates	18	18
draws	9	9
drawshave	19	19
drawshaves	20	20
drawstring	17	17
drawstrings	18	18
drawtube	16	16
drawtubes	17	17
dray	7	7
drayage	12	12
drayages	13	13
drayed	10	10
draying	13	13
drayman	14	14
draymen	14	14
drays	8	8
dread	7	7
dreaded	10	10
dreader	9	9
dreadest	10	10
dreadful	15	15