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
droopy	12	12
drop	8	8
dropdown	17	17
dropdowns	18	18
drophead	15	15
dropheads	16	16
dropkick	23	23
dropkicker	25	25
dropkickers	26	26
dropkicks	24	24
droplet	12	12
droplets	13	13
droplight	18	18
droplights	19	19
dropout	12	12
dropouts	13	13
droppable	20	20
dropped	15	15
dropper	14	14
dropperful	22	22
droppers	15	15
dropping	18	18
droppings	19	19
drops	9	9
dropseed	13	13