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
reenforcing	21	21
reengage	13	13
reengaged	15	15
reengagement	21	21
reengagements	22	22
reengages	14	14
reengaging	18	18
reengineer	14	14
reengineered	17	17
reengineering	20	20
reengineers	15	15
reengrave	16	16
reengraved	18	18
reengraves	17	17
reengraving	21	21
reenjoy	19	19
reenjoyed	22	22
reenjoying	25	25
reenjoys	20	20
reenlist	10	10
reenlisted	13	13
reenlisting	16	16
reenlistment	18	18
reenlistments	19	19
reenlists	11	11