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
reenroll	11	11
reenrolled	14	14
reenrolling	17	17
reenrolls	12	12
reenter	8	8
reentered	11	11
reentering	14	14
reenters	9	9
reentrance	15	15
reentrances	16	16
reentrant	11	11
reentrants	12	12
reentries	10	10
reentry	10	10
reenvision	16	16
reenvisioned	19	19
reenvisioning	22	22
reenvisions	17	17
reequip	20	20
reequipment	28	28
reequipped	27	27
reequipping	30	30
reequips	21	21
reerect	10	10
reerected	13	13