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
recount	12	12
recounted	15	15
recounter	14	14
recounters	15	15
recounting	18	18
recounts	13	13
recoup	13	13
recoupable	21	21
recoupe	14	14
recouped	16	16
recouping	19	19
recouple	16	16
recoupled	18	18
recouples	17	17
recoupling	21	21
recoupment	21	21
recoupments	22	22
recoups	14	14
recourse	12	12
recourses	13	13
recover	14	14
recoverability	27	27
recoverable	22	22
recovered	17	17
recoverer	16	16