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
redefeating	18	18
redefeats	13	13
redefect	15	15
redefected	18	18
redefecting	21	21
redefects	16	16
redefied	13	13
redefies	12	12
redefine	13	13
redefined	15	15
redefines	14	14
redefining	18	18
redefinition	18	18
redefinitions	19	19
redefy	12	12
redefying	18	18
redeliver	15	15
redelivered	18	18
redeliveries	18	18
redelivering	21	21
redelivers	16	16
redelivery	18	18
redemand	14	14
redemanded	17	17
redemanding	20	20