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
rebelled	14	14
rebelling	17	17
rebellion	15	15
rebellions	16	16
rebellious	16	16
rebelliously	21	21
rebelliousness	21	21
rebels	10	10
rebid	9	9
rebidden	14	14
rebidding	17	17
rebids	10	10
rebill	11	11
rebilled	14	14
rebilling	17	17
rebills	12	12
rebind	11	11
rebinding	17	17
rebinds	12	12
rebirth	12	12
rebirths	13	13
reblend	13	13
reblended	16	16
reblending	19	19
reblends	14	14