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
refallen	14	14
refalling	17	17
refalls	12	12
refashion	15	15
refashioned	18	18
refashioning	21	21
refashions	16	16
refasten	12	12
refastened	15	15
refastening	18	18
refastens	13	13
refect	12	12
refected	15	15
refecting	18	18
refection	16	16
refections	17	17
refectories	17	17
refectory	17	17
refects	13	13
refed	9	9
refeed	10	10
refeeding	16	16
refeeds	11	11
refeel	10	10
refeeling	16	16