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
drillabilities	21	21
drillability	21	21
drillable	16	16
drilled	11	11
driller	10	10
drillers	11	11
drilling	14	14
drillings	15	15
drillmaster	17	17
drillmasters	18	18
drills	9	9
drily	9	9
drink	11	11
drinkabilities	24	24
drinkability	24	24
drinkable	19	19
drinkables	20	20
drinker	13	13
drinkers	14	14
drinking	17	17
drinkings	18	18
drinks	12	12
drip	8	8
dripless	13	13
dripped	15	15