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
reinfuses	14	14
reinfusing	18	18
reinfusion	16	16
reinfusions	17	17
reinhabit	15	15
reinhabited	18	18
reinhabiting	21	21
reinhabits	16	16
reining	11	11
reinitiate	11	11
reinitiated	13	13
reinitiates	12	12
reinitiating	16	16
reinject	21	21
reinjected	24	24
reinjecting	27	27
reinjection	25	25
reinjections	26	26
reinjects	22	22
reinjure	19	19
reinjured	21	21
reinjures	20	20
reinjuries	21	21
reinjuring	24	24
reinjury	21	21