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
reifier	10	10
reifiers	11	11
reifies	10	10
reifs	8	8
reify	10	10
reifying	16	16
reign	8	8
reigned	11	11
reigning	14	14
reignite	11	11
reignited	13	13
reignites	12	12
reigniting	16	16
reignition	14	14
reignitions	15	15
reigns	9	9
reiki	9	9
reikis	10	10
reimage	12	12
reimaged	14	14
reimages	13	13
reimagine	15	15
reimagined	17	17
reimagines	16	16
reimaging	17	17