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
duumvir	17	17
duumvirate	20	20
duumvirates	21	21
duumviri	18	18
duumvirs	18	18
duyker	14	14
duykers	15	15
dwarf	12	12
dwarfed	15	15
dwarfer	14	14
dwarfest	15	15
dwarfing	18	18
dwarfish	17	17
dwarfism	18	18
dwarfisms	19	19
dwarfs	13	13
dwarves	15	15
dweebier	15	15
dweller	13	13
dwellers	14	14
dyarchal	17	17
dyarchic	19	19
dyarchies	17	17
dyarchy	17	17
dyer	7	7