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
reapportionment	26	26
reapportions	19	19
reappraisal	18	18
reappraisals	19	19
reappraise	16	16
reappraised	18	18
reappraises	17	17
reappraising	21	21
reappropriate	22	22
reappropriated	24	24
reappropriates	23	23
reappropriating	27	27
reapprove	19	19
reapproved	21	21
reapproves	20	20
reapproving	24	24
reaps	8	8
rear	4	4
reared	7	7
rearer	6	6
rearers	7	7
rearguard	13	13
reargue	10	10
reargued	12	12
reargues	11	11