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
dysphoric	20	20
dysprosium	20	20
dysrhythmia	23	23
dysrhythmias	24	24
dysrhythmic	26	26
dystrophic	21	21
dystrophies	19	19
dystrophin	19	19
dystrophins	20	20
dystrophy	19	19
dysuria	11	11
dysurias	12	12
dysuric	14	14
dyvour	14	14
dyvours	15	15
eager	7	7
eagerer	9	9
eagerest	10	10
eagerly	12	12
eagerness	12	12
eagernesses	14	14
eagers	8	8
eagre	7	7
eagres	8	8
ealdorman	15	15