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
drumlier	14	14
drumliest	15	15
drumlike	18	18
drumlin	14	14
drumlins	15	15
drumly	14	14
drummed	16	16
drummer	15	15
drummers	16	16
drumming	19	19
drummings	20	20
drumroll	15	15
drumrolls	16	16
drums	10	10
drumstick	21	21
drumsticks	22	22
drunk	12	12
drunkard	16	16
drunkards	17	17
drunken	15	15
drunkenly	20	20
drunkenness	20	20
drunkennesses	22	22
drunker	14	14
drunkest	15	15