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
regather	12	12
regathered	15	15
regathering	18	18
regathers	13	13
regatta	9	9
regattas	10	10
regauge	12	12
regauged	14	14
regauges	13	13
regauging	17	17
regave	12	12
regear	8	8
regeared	11	11
regearing	14	14
regears	9	9
regelate	11	11
regelated	13	13
regelates	12	12
regelating	16	16
regencies	15	15
regency	15	15
regenerable	18	18
regeneracy	18	18
regenerate	13	13
regenerated	15	15