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
redyed	10	10
redyeing	14	14
redyes	9	9
ree	3	3
reearn	7	7
reearned	10	10
reearning	13	13
reearns	8	8
reebok	13	13
reeboks	14	14
reechier	13	13
reechiest	14	14
reecho	11	11
reechoed	14	14
reechoes	13	13
reechoing	17	17
reechy	13	13
reed	5	5
reedbird	13	13
reedbirds	14	14
reedbuck	20	20
reedbucks	21	21
reeded	8	8
reedier	8	8
reediest	9	9