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
dried	7	7
driegh	11	11
drier	6	6
driers	7	7
dries	6	6
driest	7	7
drift	9	9
driftage	14	14
driftages	15	15
drifted	12	12
drifter	11	11
drifters	12	12
driftier	12	12
driftiest	13	13
drifting	15	15
driftingly	20	20
driftnet	13	13
driftnets	14	14
driftpin	16	16
driftpins	17	17
drifts	10	10
driftwood	17	17
driftwoods	18	18
drifty	12	12
drill	8	8