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
regifting	17	17
regifts	12	12
regild	10	10
regilded	13	13
regilding	16	16
regilds	11	11
regilt	9	9
regime	11	11
regimen	13	13
regimens	14	14
regiment	14	14
regimental	17	17
regimentals	18	18
regimentation	20	20
regimented	17	17
regimenting	20	20
regiments	15	15
regimes	12	12
regina	9	9
reginae	10	10
reginal	11	11
reginas	10	10
region	9	9
regional	12	12
regionalism	18	18