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
reeky	11	11
reel	5	5
reelable	13	13
reelect	11	11
reelected	14	14
reelecting	17	17
reelection	15	15
reelections	16	16
reelects	12	12
reeled	8	8
reeler	7	7
reelers	8	8
reeligibility	22	22
reeligible	17	17
reeling	11	11
reelings	12	12
reels	6	6
reembark	18	18
reembarked	21	21
reembarking	24	24
reembarks	19	19
reembodied	18	18
reembodies	17	17
reembody	17	17
reembodying	23	23