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
refill	11	11
refillable	19	19
refilled	14	14
refilling	17	17
refills	12	12
refilm	13	13
refilmed	16	16
refilming	19	19
refilms	14	14
refilter	12	12
refiltered	15	15
refiltering	18	18
refilters	13	13
refinance	17	17
refinanced	19	19
refinances	18	18
refinancing	22	22
refind	11	11
refinding	17	17
refinds	12	12
refine	10	10
refined	12	12
refinement	18	18
refinements	19	19
refiner	11	11