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
reexplore	20	20
reexplored	22	22
reexplores	21	21
reexploring	25	25
reexport	18	18
reexportation	24	24
reexported	21	21
reexporting	24	24
reexports	19	19
reexpose	18	18
reexposed	20	20
reexposes	19	19
reexposing	23	23
reexposure	21	21
reexposures	22	22
reexpress	19	19
reexpressed	22	22
reexpresses	21	21
reexpressing	25	25
ref	6	6
reface	12	12
refaced	14	14
refaces	13	13
refacing	17	17
refall	11	11