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
registrations	16	16
registries	12	12
registry	12	12
regius	9	9
regive	12	12
regiven	14	14
regives	13	13
regiving	17	17
reglaze	19	19
reglazed	21	21
reglazes	20	20
reglazing	24	24
reglet	9	9
reglets	10	10
regloss	10	10
reglossed	13	13
reglosses	12	12
reglossing	16	16
reglow	12	12
reglowed	15	15
reglowing	18	18
reglows	13	13
reglue	10	10
reglued	12	12
reglues	11	11