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
drywell	15	15
drywells	16	16
dubber	14	14
dubbers	15	15
duckboard	22	22
duckboards	23	23
ducker	15	15
duckers	16	16
duckier	16	16
ductwork	20	20
ductworks	21	21
dueler	9	9
duelers	10	10
dueller	11	11
duellers	12	12
duffer	14	14
duffers	15	15
duiker	12	12
duikers	13	13
dulcimer	17	17
dulcimers	18	18
dulcimore	18	18
dulcimores	19	19
dullard	12	12
dullards	13	13