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
refront	11	11
refronted	14	14
refronting	17	17
refronts	12	12
refroze	19	19
refrozen	21	21
refry	10	10
refrying	16	16
refs	7	7
reft	7	7
refuel	11	11
refueled	14	14
refueling	17	17
refuelled	16	16
refuelling	19	19
refuels	12	12
refuge	12	12
refuged	14	14
refugee	13	13
refugeeism	19	19
refugees	14	14
refuges	13	13
refugia	13	13
refuging	17	17
refugium	18	18