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
referential	16	16
referentiality	21	21
referentially	21	21
referents	13	13
referral	12	12
referrals	13	13
referred	12	12
referrer	11	11
referrers	12	12
referring	15	15
refers	9	9
reffed	13	13
reffing	16	16
reffings	17	17
refight	14	14
refighting	20	20
refights	15	15
refigure	14	14
refigured	16	16
refigures	15	15
refiguring	19	19
refile	10	10
refiled	12	12
refiles	11	11
refiling	15	15