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
drownding	18	18
drownds	13	13
drowned	13	13
drowner	12	12
drowners	13	13
drowning	16	16
drowns	11	11
drowse	10	10
drowsed	12	12
drowses	11	11
drowsier	12	12
drowsiest	13	13
drowsily	15	15
drowsiness	15	15
drowsing	15	15
drowsy	12	12
drub	9	9
drubbed	16	16
drubber	15	15
drubbers	16	16
drubbing	19	19
drubbings	20	20
drubs	10	10
drudge	11	11
drudged	13	13