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
refused	12	12
refusenik	18	18
refuseniks	19	19
refuser	11	11
refusers	12	12
refuses	11	11
refusing	15	15
refusnik	17	17
refusniks	18	18
refutable	17	17
refutably	19	19
refutal	12	12
refutals	13	13
refutation	15	15
refutations	16	16
refute	10	10
refuted	12	12
refuter	11	11
refuters	12	12
refutes	11	11
refuting	15	15
reg	5	5
regain	9	9
regained	12	12
regainer	11	11