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
redistills	13	13
redistribute	17	17
redistributed	19	19
redistributes	18	18
redistributing	22	22
redistribution	20	20
redistributions	21	21
redistributive	23	23
redistrict	14	14
redistricted	17	17
redistricting	20	20
redistricts	15	15
redivide	14	14
redivided	16	16
redivides	15	15
redividing	19	19
redivision	16	16
redivisions	17	17
redivivus	19	19
redleg	10	10
redlegs	11	11
redline	10	10
redlined	12	12
redliner	11	11
redliners	12	12