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
recruitments	20	20
recruits	12	12
recrystallize	29	29
recrystallized	31	31
recrystallizes	30	30
recrystallizing	34	34
recs	7	7
recta	8	8
rectal	10	10
rectally	15	15
rectangle	16	16
rectangles	17	17
rectangular	19	19
rectangularity	24	24
rectangularly	24	24
recti	8	8
rectifiability	26	26
rectifiable	21	21
rectification	23	23
rectifications	24	24
rectified	16	16
rectifier	15	15
rectifiers	16	16
rectifies	15	15
rectify	15	15