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
refreezing	25	25
refresh	12	12
refreshed	15	15
refreshen	15	15
refreshened	18	18
refreshening	21	21
refreshens	16	16
refresher	14	14
refreshers	15	15
refreshes	14	14
refreshing	18	18
refreshingly	23	23
refreshment	20	20
refreshments	21	21
refried	11	11
refries	10	10
refrigerant	17	17
refrigerants	18	18
refrigerate	16	16
refrigerated	18	18
refrigerates	17	17
refrigerating	21	21
refrigeration	19	19
refrigerator	17	17
refrigerators	18	18