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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
redlines	11	11
redlining	15	15
redly	9	9
redness	9	9
rednesses	11	11
redo	5	5
redock	14	14
redocked	17	17
redocking	20	20
redocks	15	15
redoes	7	7
redoing	11	11
redolence	15	15
redolences	16	16
redolent	11	11
redolently	16	16
redon	7	7
redone	8	8
redonned	12	12
redonning	15	15
redons	8	8
redos	6	6
redouble	14	14
redoubled	16	16
redoubles	15	15