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
rebukes	15	15
rebuking	19	19
reburial	13	13
reburials	14	14
reburied	13	13
reburies	12	12
rebury	12	12
reburying	18	18
rebus	9	9
rebuses	11	11
rebut	9	9
rebuts	10	10
rebuttable	18	18
rebuttal	13	13
rebuttals	14	14
rebutted	13	13
rebutter	12	12
rebutters	13	13
rebutting	16	16
rebutton	13	13
rebuttoned	16	16
rebuttoning	19	19
rebuttons	14	14
rebuy	11	11
rebuying	17	17