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
dreary	9	9
dreck	13	13
dreckier	16	16
dreckiest	17	17
dreckish	18	18
drecks	14	14
drecky	16	16
dredge	10	10
dredged	12	12
dredger	11	11
dredgers	12	12
dredges	11	11
dredging	15	15
dredgings	16	16
dree	5	5
dreed	7	7
dreeing	11	11
drees	6	6
dreg	7	7
dreggier	13	13
dreggiest	14	14
dreggish	15	15
dreggy	13	13
dregs	8	8
dreich	12	12