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
recoals	11	11
recoat	9	9
recoated	12	12
recoating	15	15
recoats	10	10
recock	16	16
recocked	19	19
recocking	22	22
recocks	17	17
recode	10	10
recoded	12	12
recodes	11	11
recodification	25	25
recodifications	26	26
recodified	18	18
recodifies	17	17
recodify	17	17
recodifying	23	23
recoding	15	15
recognise	15	15
recognised	17	17
recognises	16	16
recognising	20	20
recognition	18	18
recognitions	19	19