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
rebased	11	11
rebases	10	10
rebasing	14	14
rebate	9	9
rebated	11	11
rebater	10	10
rebaters	11	11
rebates	10	10
rebating	14	14
rebato	9	9
rebatos	10	10
rebbe	11	11
rebbes	12	12
rebec	11	11
rebeck	16	16
rebecks	17	17
rebecs	12	12
rebegan	13	13
rebegin	13	13
rebeginning	21	21
rebegins	14	14
rebegun	14	14
rebel	9	9
rebeldom	16	16
rebeldoms	17	17