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
reaped	10	10
reaper	9	9
reapers	10	10
reaphook	17	17
reaphooks	18	18
reaping	13	13
reappear	14	14
reappearance	22	22
reappearances	23	23
reappeared	17	17
reappearing	20	20
reappears	15	15
reapplication	24	24
reapplications	25	25
reapplied	17	17
reapplies	16	16
reapply	16	16
reapplying	22	22
reappoint	16	16
reappointed	19	19
reappointing	22	22
reappointment	24	24
reappointments	25	25
reappoints	17	17
reapportion	18	18