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
redemands	15	15
redemption	18	18
redemptioner	20	20
redemptioners	21	21
redemptions	19	19
redemptive	21	21
redemptory	19	19
redenied	11	11
redenies	10	10
redeny	10	10
redenying	16	16
redeploy	15	15
redeployed	18	18
redeploying	21	21
redeployment	23	23
redeployments	24	24
redeploys	16	16
redeposit	13	13
redeposited	16	16
redepositing	19	19
redeposits	14	14
redes	6	6
redescribe	17	17
redescribed	19	19
redescribes	18	18