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
recombinations	25	25
recombine	19	19
recombined	21	21
recombines	20	20
recombing	21	21
recombining	24	24
recombs	16	16
recommence	23	23
recommenced	25	25
recommencement	31	31
recommences	24	24
recommencing	28	28
recommend	20	20
recommendable	28	28
recommendation	26	26
recommendations	27	27
recommendatory	27	27
recommended	23	23
recommender	22	22
recommenders	23	23
recommending	26	26
recommends	21	21
recommission	22	22
recommissioned	25	25
recommissioning	28	28