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
recurve	15	15
recurved	17	17
recurves	16	16
recurving	20	20
recusal	12	12
recusals	13	13
recusancies	19	19
recusancy	19	19
recusant	13	13
recusants	14	14
recuse	10	10
recused	12	12
recuses	11	11
recusing	15	15
recut	9	9
recuts	10	10
recutting	16	16
recyclability	28	28
recyclable	23	23
recyclables	24	24
recycle	16	16
recycled	18	18
recycler	17	17
recyclers	18	18
recycles	17	17