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
regrant	10	10
regranted	13	13
regranting	16	16
regrants	11	11
regrate	9	9
regrated	11	11
regrates	10	10
regrating	14	14
regreen	10	10
regreened	13	13
regreening	16	16
regreens	11	11
regreet	9	9
regreeted	12	12
regreeting	15	15
regreets	10	10
regress	9	9
regressed	12	12
regresses	11	11
regressing	15	15
regression	13	13
regressions	14	14
regressive	16	16
regressively	21	21
regressiveness	21	21