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
reinfection	19	19
reinfections	20	20
reinfects	16	16
reinfestation	18	18
reinfestations	19	19
reinflate	14	14
reinflated	16	16
reinflates	15	15
reinflating	19	19
reinflation	17	17
reinforce	16	16
reinforceable	24	24
reinforced	18	18
reinforcement	24	24
reinforcements	25	25
reinforcer	17	17
reinforcers	18	18
reinforces	17	17
reinforcing	21	21
reinform	15	15
reinformed	18	18
reinforming	21	21
reinforms	16	16
reinfuse	13	13
reinfused	15	15