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
reinstates	11	11
reinstating	15	15
reinstitute	13	13
reinstituted	15	15
reinstitutes	14	14
reinstituting	18	18
reinsurance	17	17
reinsurances	18	18
reinsure	10	10
reinsured	12	12
reinsurer	11	11
reinsurers	12	12
reinsures	11	11
reinsuring	15	15
reintegrate	14	14
reintegrated	16	16
reintegrates	15	15
reintegrating	19	19
reintegration	17	17
reintegrations	18	18
reintegrative	20	20
reinter	8	8
reinterment	16	16
reinterments	17	17
reinterpret	15	15