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
rehabilitants	20	20
rehabilitate	18	18
rehabilitated	20	20
rehabilitates	19	19
rehabilitating	23	23
rehabilitation	21	21
rehabilitations	22	22
rehabilitative	24	24
rehabilitator	19	19
rehabilitators	20	20
rehabs	11	11
rehammer	16	16
rehammered	19	19
rehammering	22	22
rehammers	17	17
rehandle	13	13
rehandled	15	15
rehandles	14	14
rehandling	18	18
rehang	11	11
rehanged	14	14
rehanging	17	17
rehangs	12	12
reharden	12	12
rehardened	15	15