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
reckoning	20	20
reckonings	21	21
reckons	15	15
recks	12	12
reclad	11	11
recladded	16	16
recladding	19	19
reclads	12	12
reclaim	14	14
reclaimable	22	22
reclaimed	17	17
reclaiming	20	20
reclaims	15	15
reclamation	19	19
reclamations	20	20
reclame	14	14
reclames	15	15
reclasp	14	14
reclasped	17	17
reclasping	20	20
reclasps	15	15
reclassified	20	20
reclassifies	19	19
reclassify	19	19
reclassifying	25	25