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
reconvincing	27	27
recook	13	13
recooked	16	16
recooking	19	19
recooks	14	14
recopied	15	15
recopies	14	14
recopy	14	14
recopying	20	20
record	10	10
recordable	18	18
recordation	16	16
recordations	17	17
recorded	13	13
recorder	12	12
recorders	13	13
recording	16	16
recordings	17	17
recordist	13	13
recordists	14	14
records	11	11
recork	13	13
recorked	16	16
recorking	19	19
recorks	14	14