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
recessional	16	16
recessionals	17	17
recessionary	18	18
recessions	14	14
recessive	16	16
recessively	21	21
recessiveness	21	21
recessives	17	17
rechallenge	21	21
rechallenged	23	23
rechallenges	22	22
rechallenging	26	26
rechange	16	16
rechanged	18	18
rechanges	17	17
rechanging	21	21
rechannel	17	17
rechanneled	20	20
rechanneling	23	23
rechannelled	22	22
rechannelling	25	25
rechannels	18	18
recharge	15	15
rechargeable	23	23
recharged	17	17