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
rediscovers	19	19
rediscovery	21	21
rediscuss	14	14
rediscussed	17	17
rediscusses	16	16
rediscussing	20	20
redisplay	16	16
redisplayed	19	19
redisplaying	22	22
redisplays	17	17
redispose	13	13
redisposed	15	15
redisposes	14	14
redisposing	18	18
redisposition	18	18
redispositions	19	19
redissolve	16	16
redissolved	18	18
redissolves	17	17
redissolving	21	21
redistill	12	12
redistillation	18	18
redistillations	19	19
redistilled	15	15
redistilling	18	18