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
reaccuses	16	16
reaccusing	20	20
reach	10	10
reachable	18	18
reached	13	13
reacher	12	12
reachers	13	13
reaches	12	12
reaching	16	16
reacquaint	24	24
reacquainted	27	27
reacquainting	30	30
reacquaints	25	25
reacquire	22	22
reacquired	24	24
reacquires	23	23
reacquiring	27	27
reacquisition	27	27
reacquisitions	28	28
react	8	8
reactance	16	16
reactances	17	17
reactant	12	12
reactants	13	13
reacted	11	11