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
reerecting	16	16
reerects	11	11
rees	4	4
reescalate	14	14
reescalated	16	16
reescalates	15	15
reescalating	19	19
reescalation	17	17
reescalations	18	18
reest	5	5
reestablish	17	17
reestablished	20	20
reestablishes	19	19
reestablishing	23	23
reestablishment	25	25
reested	8	8
reestimate	13	13
reestimated	15	15
reestimates	14	14
reestimating	18	18
reesting	11	11
reests	6	6
reevaluate	16	16
reevaluated	18	18
reevaluates	17	17