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
reflexologists	28	28
reflexology	27	27
reflies	11	11
refloat	11	11
refloated	14	14
refloating	17	17
refloats	12	12
reflood	12	12
reflooded	15	15
reflooding	18	18
refloods	13	13
reflow	13	13
reflowed	16	16
reflower	15	15
reflowered	18	18
reflowering	21	21
reflowers	16	16
reflowing	19	19
reflown	15	15
reflows	14	14
refluence	18	18
refluences	19	19
refluent	14	14
reflux	18	18
refluxed	21	21