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
reedified	14	14
reedifies	13	13
reedify	13	13
reedifying	19	19
reedily	11	11
reediness	11	11
reedinesses	13	13
reeding	11	11
reedings	12	12
reedit	7	7
reedited	10	10
reediting	13	13
reedition	11	11
reeditions	12	12
reedits	8	8
reedlike	14	14
reedling	13	13
reedlings	14	14
reedman	12	12
reedmen	12	12
reeds	6	6
reeducate	14	14
reeducated	16	16
reeducates	15	15
reeducating	19	19