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
drudger	12	12
drudgeries	15	15
drudgers	13	13
drudgery	15	15
drudges	12	12
drudging	16	16
drudgingly	21	21
drug	8	8
drugged	14	14
drugget	13	13
druggets	14	14
druggie	13	13
druggier	14	14
druggies	14	14
druggiest	15	15
drugging	17	17
druggist	14	14
druggists	15	15
druggy	14	14
drugless	13	13
drugmaker	20	20
drugmakers	21	21
drugs	9	9
drugstore	13	13
drugstores	14	14