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
dressily	12	12
dressiness	12	12
dressing	12	12
dressings	13	13
dressmaker	18	18
dressmakers	19	19
dressmaking	22	22
dressy	9	9
drest	6	6
drew	8	8
drib	8	8
dribbed	15	15
dribbing	18	18
dribble	15	15
dribbled	17	17
dribbler	16	16
dribblers	17	17
dribbles	16	16
dribblet	16	16
dribblets	17	17
dribbling	20	20
dribbly	17	17
driblet	12	12
driblets	13	13
dribs	9	9