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
refulgence	21	21
refulgent	17	17
refund	12	12
refundability	25	25
refundable	20	20
refunded	15	15
refunder	14	14
refunders	15	15
refunding	18	18
refunds	13	13
refurbish	18	18
refurbished	21	21
refurbisher	20	20
refurbishers	21	21
refurbishes	20	20
refurbishing	24	24
refurbishment	26	26
refurbishments	27	27
refurnish	16	16
refurnished	19	19
refurnishes	18	18
refurnishing	22	22
refusal	12	12
refusals	13	13
refuse	10	10