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
recast	9	9
recasting	15	15
recasts	10	10
recategorize	26	26
recategorized	28	28
recategorizes	27	27
recategorizing	31	31
recce	11	11
recced	13	13
recceing	17	17
recces	12	12
recede	10	10
receded	12	12
recedes	11	11
receding	15	15
receipt	13	13
receipted	16	16
receipting	19	19
receipts	14	14
receivable	21	21
receivables	22	22
receive	14	14
received	16	16
receiver	15	15
receivers	16	16