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
reformulation	22	22
reformulations	23	23
refortification	25	25
refortified	18	18
refortifies	17	17
refortify	17	17
refortifying	23	23
refought	16	16
refound	13	13
refoundation	19	19
refoundations	20	20
refounded	16	16
refounding	19	19
refounds	14	14
refract	13	13
refracted	16	16
refractile	17	17
refracting	19	19
refraction	17	17
refractions	18	18
refractive	20	20
refractively	25	25
refractiveness	25	25
refractivities	24	24
refractivity	24	24