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
reevaluating	21	21
reevaluation	19	19
reevaluations	20	20
reeve	9	9
reeved	11	11
reeves	10	10
reeving	14	14
reevoke	15	15
reevoked	17	17
reevokes	16	16
reevoking	20	20
reexamination	25	25
reexaminations	26	26
reexamine	20	20
reexamined	22	22
reexamines	21	21
reexamining	25	25
reexpel	18	18
reexpelled	23	23
reexpelling	26	26
reexpels	19	19
reexperience	26	26
reexperienced	28	28
reexperiences	27	27
reexperiencing	31	31