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
recharger	16	16
rechargers	17	17
recharges	16	16
recharging	20	20
rechart	12	12
recharted	15	15
recharter	14	14
rechartered	17	17
rechartering	20	20
recharters	15	15
recharting	18	18
recharts	13	13
rechauffe	21	21
rechauffes	22	22
recheat	12	12
recheats	13	13
recheck	19	19
rechecked	22	22
rechecking	25	25
rechecks	20	20
recherche	19	19
rechew	14	14
rechewed	17	17
rechewing	20	20
rechews	15	15