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
recrimination	21	21
recriminations	22	22
recriminative	24	24
recriminatory	22	22
recross	10	10
recrossed	13	13
recrosses	12	12
recrossing	16	16
recrown	14	14
recrowned	17	17
recrowning	20	20
recrowns	15	15
recrudesce	18	18
recrudesced	20	20
recrudescence	25	25
recrudescences	26	26
recrudescent	21	21
recrudesces	19	19
recrudescing	23	23
recruit	11	11
recruited	14	14
recruiter	13	13
recruiters	14	14
recruiting	17	17
recruitment	19	19