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
regressivity	20	20
regressor	11	11
regressors	12	12
regret	8	8
regretful	16	16
regretfully	21	21
regretfulness	21	21
regrets	9	9
regrettable	17	17
regrettably	19	19
regretted	12	12
regretter	11	11
regretters	12	12
regretting	15	15
regrew	11	11
regrind	11	11
regrinding	17	17
regrinds	12	12
regroom	12	12
regroomed	15	15
regrooming	18	18
regrooms	13	13
regroove	14	14
regrooved	16	16
regrooves	15	15