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
refineries	14	14
refiners	12	12
refinery	14	14
refines	11	11
refining	15	15
refinings	16	16
refinish	14	14
refinished	17	17
refinisher	16	16
refinishers	17	17
refinishes	16	16
refinishing	20	20
refire	9	9
refired	11	11
refires	10	10
refiring	14	14
refit	8	8
refits	9	9
refitted	12	12
refitting	15	15
refix	15	15
refixed	18	18
refixes	17	17
refixing	21	21
reflag	12	12