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
reeducation	17	17
reeducative	20	20
reedy	8	8
reef	7	7
reefable	15	15
reefed	10	10
reefer	9	9
reefers	10	10
reefier	10	10
reefiest	11	11
reefing	13	13
reefs	8	8
reefy	10	10
reeject	19	19
reejected	22	22
reejecting	25	25
reejects	20	20
reek	8	8
reeked	11	11
reeker	10	10
reekers	11	11
reekier	11	11
reekiest	12	12
reeking	14	14
reeks	9	9