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
recept	12	12
receptacle	20	20
receptacles	21	21
reception	16	16
receptionist	19	19
receptionists	20	20
receptions	17	17
receptive	19	19
receptively	24	24
receptiveness	24	24
receptivities	23	23
receptivity	23	23
receptor	14	14
receptors	15	15
recepts	13	13
recertification	25	25
recertified	18	18
recertifies	17	17
recertify	17	17
recertifying	23	23
recess	9	9
recessed	12	12
recesses	11	11
recessing	15	15
recession	13	13