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
redeciding	18	18
redecorate	14	14
redecorated	16	16
redecorates	15	15
redecorating	19	19
redecoration	17	17
redecorations	18	18
redecorator	15	15
redecorators	16	16
reded	7	7
rededicate	15	15
rededicated	17	17
rededicates	16	16
rededicating	20	20
rededication	18	18
rededications	19	19
redeem	10	10
redeemable	18	18
redeemed	13	13
redeemer	12	12
redeemers	13	13
redeeming	16	16
redeems	11	11
redefeat	12	12
redefeated	15	15