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
dripper	14	14
drippers	15	15
drippier	15	15
drippiest	16	16
drippily	18	18
dripping	18	18
drippings	19	19
drippy	15	15
drips	9	9
dripstone	14	14
dripstones	15	15
dript	9	9
drivability	22	22
drivable	17	17
drive	10	10
driveability	23	23
driveable	18	18
drivel	12	12
driveled	15	15
driveler	14	14
drivelers	15	15
driveline	16	16
drivelines	17	17
driveling	18	18
drivelled	17	17