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
reasoning	13	13
reasonings	14	14
reasonless	12	12
reasonlessly	17	17
reasons	8	8
reassail	9	9
reassailed	12	12
reassailing	15	15
reassails	10	10
reassemblage	21	21
reassemblages	22	22
reassemble	17	17
reassembled	19	19
reassembles	18	18
reassemblies	19	19
reassembling	22	22
reassembly	19	19
reassert	8	8
reasserted	11	11
reasserting	14	14
reassertion	12	12
reassertions	13	13
reasserts	9	9
reassess	8	8
reassessed	11	11