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
razorbills	24	24
razored	17	17
razoring	20	20
razors	15	15
razz	22	22
razzamatazz	50	50
razzed	25	25
razzes	24	24
razzia	24	24
razzias	25	25
razzing	28	28
razzle	25	25
razzles	26	26
razzmatazz	49	49
re	2	2
reabsorb	14	14
reabsorbed	17	17
reabsorbing	20	20
reabsorbs	15	15
reabsorption	19	19
reabsorptions	20	20
reaccede	15	15
reacceded	17	17
reaccedes	16	16
reacceding	20	20