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
redrawn	12	12
redraws	11	11
redream	11	11
redreamed	14	14
redreaming	17	17
redreams	12	12
redreamt	12	12
redress	8	8
redressed	11	11
redresser	10	10
redressers	11	11
redresses	10	10
redressing	14	14
redrew	10	10
redried	9	9
redries	8	8
redrill	10	10
redrilled	13	13
redrilling	16	16
redrills	11	11
redrive	12	12
redriven	14	14
redrives	13	13
redriving	17	17
redroot	8	8