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
reflectometry	25	25
reflector	16	16
reflectorize	28	28
reflectorized	30	30
reflectorizes	29	29
reflectorizing	33	33
reflectors	17	17
reflects	15	15
reflet	10	10
reflets	11	11
reflew	13	13
reflex	17	17
reflexed	20	20
reflexes	19	19
reflexing	23	23
reflexion	21	21
reflexions	22	22
reflexive	24	24
reflexively	29	29
reflexiveness	29	29
reflexives	25	25
reflexivities	28	28
reflexivity	28	28
reflexly	22	22
reflexologist	27	27