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
reconquer	23	23
reconquered	26	26
reconquering	29	29
reconquers	24	24
reconquest	24	24
reconquests	25	25
recons	10	10
reconsecrate	19	19
reconsecrated	21	21
reconsecrates	20	20
reconsecrating	24	24
reconsecration	22	22
reconsecrations	23	23
reconsider	15	15
reconsideration	21	21
reconsidered	18	18
reconsidering	21	21
reconsiders	16	16
reconsolidate	19	19
reconsolidated	21	21
reconsolidates	20	20
reconsolidating	24	24
reconstitute	17	17
reconstituted	19	19
reconstitutes	18	18