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
regulated	14	14
regulates	13	13
regulating	17	17
regulation	15	15
regulations	16	16
regulative	18	18
regulator	13	13
regulators	14	14
regulatory	16	16
reguli	10	10
reguline	13	13
regulus	12	12
reguluses	14	14
regurgitate	16	16
regurgitated	18	18
regurgitates	17	17
regurgitating	21	21
regurgitation	19	19
regurgitations	20	20
rehab	10	10
rehabbed	17	17
rehabber	16	16
rehabbers	17	17
rehabbing	20	20
rehabilitant	19	19