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
refluxes	20	20
refluxing	24	24
refly	11	11
reflying	17	17
refocus	14	14
refocused	17	17
refocuses	16	16
refocusing	20	20
refocussed	18	18
refocusses	17	17
refocussing	21	21
refold	11	11
refolded	14	14
refolding	17	17
refolds	12	12
reforest	11	11
reforestation	17	17
reforested	14	14
reforesting	17	17
reforests	12	12
reforge	12	12
reforged	14	14
reforges	13	13
reforging	17	17
reform	12	12