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
regainers	12	12
regaining	15	15
regains	10	10
regal	8	8
regale	9	9
regaled	11	11
regaler	10	10
regalers	11	11
regales	10	10
regalia	10	10
regaling	14	14
regalities	13	13
regality	13	13
regally	13	13
regard	9	9
regardant	13	13
regarded	12	12
regardful	17	17
regardfully	22	22
regardfulness	22	22
regarding	15	15
regardless	14	14
regardlessly	19	19
regardlessness	19	19
regards	10	10