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
reindeer	10	10
reindeers	11	11
reindex	16	16
reindexed	19	19
reindexes	18	18
reindexing	22	22
reindict	13	13
reindicted	16	16
reindicting	19	19
reindictment	21	21
reindictments	22	22
reindicts	14	14
reinduce	14	14
reinduced	16	16
reinduces	15	15
reinducing	19	19
reinduct	14	14
reinducted	17	17
reinducting	20	20
reinducts	15	15
reindustrialize	28	28
reined	8	8
reinfect	15	15
reinfected	18	18
reinfecting	21	21