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
recallers	14	14
recalling	17	17
recalls	12	12
recamier	14	14
recamiers	15	15
recanalization	29	29
recanalizations	30	30
recanalize	24	24
recanalized	26	26
recanalizes	25	25
recanalizing	29	29
recane	10	10
recaned	12	12
recanes	11	11
recaning	15	15
recant	10	10
recantation	16	16
recantations	17	17
recanted	13	13
recanter	12	12
recanters	13	13
recanting	16	16
recants	11	11
recap	11	11
recapitalize	28	28