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
redescribing	22	22
redescription	21	21
redescriptions	22	22
redesign	12	12
redesigned	15	15
redesigning	18	18
redesigns	13	13
redetermination	21	21
redetermine	16	16
redetermined	18	18
redetermines	17	17
redetermining	21	21
redevelop	18	18
redeveloped	21	21
redeveloper	20	20
redevelopers	21	21
redeveloping	24	24
redevelopment	26	26
redevelopments	27	27
redevelops	19	19
redeye	9	9
redeyes	10	10
redfin	11	11
redfins	12	12
redfish	13	13