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
refeels	11	11
refel	9	9
refell	11	11
refelled	14	14
refelling	17	17
refels	10	10
refelt	10	10
refence	14	14
refenced	16	16
refences	15	15
refencing	19	19
refer	8	8
referable	16	16
referee	10	10
refereed	12	12
refereeing	16	16
referees	11	11
reference	16	16
referenced	18	18
references	17	17
referencing	21	21
referenda	14	14
referendum	19	19
referendums	20	20
referent	12	12