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
drivelling	20	20
drivels	13	13
driven	12	12
drivenness	17	17
driver	11	11
driverless	16	16
drivers	12	12
drives	11	11
driveshaft	20	20
driveshafts	21	21
drivetrain	16	16
drivetrains	17	17
driveway	18	18
driveways	19	19
driving	15	15
drivings	16	16
drizzle	27	27
drizzled	29	29
drizzles	28	28
drizzlier	29	29
drizzliest	30	30
drizzling	32	32
drizzlingly	37	37
drizzly	29	29
drogue	10	10