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
regluing	15	15
regma	10	10
regmata	12	12
regna	8	8
regnal	10	10
regnancies	17	17
regnancy	17	17
regnant	11	11
regnum	13	13
regolith	13	13
regoliths	14	14
regorge	11	11
regorged	13	13
regorges	12	12
regorging	16	16
regosol	10	10
regosols	11	11
regrade	10	10
regraded	12	12
regrades	11	11
regrading	15	15
regraft	12	12
regrafted	15	15
regrafting	18	18
regrafts	13	13