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
rechoose	13	13
rechooses	14	14
rechoosing	18	18
rechoreograph	25	25
rechoreographed	28	28
rechoreographs	26	26
rechose	12	12
rechosen	14	14
rechristen	16	16
rechristened	19	19
rechristening	22	22
rechristens	17	17
rechromatograph	30	30
recidivism	21	21
recidivist	18	18
recidivistic	23	23
recidivists	19	19
recipe	12	12
recipes	13	13
recipient	16	16
recipients	17	17
reciprocal	20	20
reciprocally	25	25
reciprocals	21	21
reciprocate	20	20