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
reflagged	18	18
reflagging	21	21
reflags	13	13
reflate	11	11
reflated	13	13
reflates	12	12
reflating	16	16
reflation	14	14
reflationary	19	19
reflations	15	15
reflect	14	14
reflectance	22	22
reflectances	23	23
reflected	17	17
reflecting	20	20
reflection	18	18
reflectional	21	21
reflections	19	19
reflective	21	21
reflectively	26	26
reflectiveness	26	26
reflectivities	25	25
reflectivity	25	25
reflectometer	23	23
reflectometers	24	24