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
reconfigures	22	22
reconfiguring	26	26
reconfirm	19	19
reconfirmation	25	25
reconfirmed	22	22
reconfirming	25	25
reconfirms	20	20
reconnaissance	23	23
reconnaissances	24	24
reconnect	17	17
reconnected	20	20
reconnecting	23	23
reconnection	21	21
reconnections	22	22
reconnects	18	18
reconned	14	14
reconning	17	17
reconnoiter	16	16
reconnoitered	19	19
reconnoitering	22	22
reconnoiters	17	17
reconnoitre	16	16
reconnoitred	18	18
reconnoitres	17	17
reconnoitring	21	21