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
duper	10	10
duperies	13	13
dupers	11	11
dupery	13	13
duplexer	21	21
duplexers	22	22
duplicator	19	19
duplicators	20	20
dura	6	6
durabilities	18	18
durability	18	18
durable	13	13
durableness	18	18
durables	14	14
durably	15	15
durag	9	9
durags	10	10
dural	8	8
duralumin	17	17
duralumins	18	18
duramen	13	13
duramens	14	14
durance	13	13
durances	14	14
duras	7	7