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
duller	10	10
dumber	14	14
dumbstruck	26	26
dumbwaiter	21	21
dumbwaiters	22	22
dumortierite	17	17
dumortierites	18	18
dumpcart	19	19
dumpcarts	20	20
dumper	14	14
dumpers	15	15
dumpier	15	15
dumpster	16	16
dumpsters	17	17
dunderhead	17	17
dunderheaded	20	20
dunderheads	18	18
dundrearies	15	15
dungaree	13	13
dungareed	15	15
dungarees	14	14
dungier	12	12
dunker	13	13
dunkers	14	14
dunner	10	10