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
reemployment	25	25
reemploys	18	18
reenact	11	11
reenacted	14	14
reenacting	17	17
reenactment	19	19
reenactments	20	20
reenactor	13	13
reenactors	14	14
reenacts	12	12
reencounter	17	17
reencountered	20	20
reencountering	23	23
reencounters	18	18
reendow	12	12
reendowed	15	15
reendowing	18	18
reendows	13	13
reenergize	22	22
reenergized	24	24
reenergizes	23	23
reenergizing	27	27
reenforce	16	16
reenforced	18	18
reenforces	17	17