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
reassesses	10	10
reassessing	14	14
reassessment	16	16
reassessments	17	17
reassign	11	11
reassigned	14	14
reassigning	17	17
reassignment	19	19
reassignments	20	20
reassigns	12	12
reassort	8	8
reassorted	11	11
reassorting	14	14
reassorts	9	9
reassume	12	12
reassumed	14	14
reassumes	13	13
reassuming	17	17
reassurance	16	16
reassurances	17	17
reassure	9	9
reassured	11	11
reassures	10	10
reassuring	14	14
reassuringly	19	19