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
recommissions	23	23
recommit	17	17
recommitment	25	25
recommitments	26	26
recommits	18	18
recommittal	21	21
recommittals	22	22
recommitted	21	21
recommitting	24	24
recompense	20	20
recompensed	22	22
recompenses	21	21
recompensing	25	25
recompilation	24	24
recompilations	25	25
recompile	19	19
recompiled	21	21
recompiles	20	20
recompiling	24	24
recompose	18	18
recomposed	20	20
recomposes	19	19
recomposing	23	23
recomposition	23	23
recompositions	24	24