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
redroots	9	9
redrove	12	12
redry	8	8
redrying	14	14
reds	5	5
redshank	16	16
redshanks	17	17
redshift	14	14
redshifted	17	17
redshifts	15	15
redshirt	11	11
redshirted	14	14
redshirting	17	17
redshirts	12	12
redstart	9	9
redstarts	10	10
redtail	9	9
redtails	10	10
redtop	10	10
redtops	11	11
redub	10	10
redubbed	17	17
redubbing	20	20
redubs	11	11
reduce	11	11