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
reheater	10	10
reheaters	11	11
reheating	14	14
reheats	9	9
reheel	9	9
reheeled	12	12
reheeling	15	15
reheels	10	10
rehem	10	10
rehemmed	17	17
rehemming	20	20
rehems	11	11
rehinge	12	12
rehinged	14	14
rehinges	13	13
rehinging	17	17
rehire	8	8
rehired	10	10
rehires	9	9
rehiring	13	13
rehoboam	16	16
rehoboams	17	17
rehospitalize	28	28
rehospitalized	30	30
rehospitalizes	29	29