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
reinvention	18	18
reinventions	19	19
reinvents	15	15
reinvest	13	13
reinvested	16	16
reinvestigate	20	20
reinvestigated	22	22
reinvestigates	21	21
reinvestigating	25	25
reinvestigation	23	23
reinvesting	19	19
reinvestment	21	21
reinvestments	22	22
reinvests	14	14
reinvigorate	19	19
reinvigorated	21	21
reinvigorates	20	20
reinvigorating	24	24
reinvigoration	22	22
reinvigorations	23	23
reinvigorator	20	20
reinvigorators	21	21
reinvite	13	13
reinvited	15	15
reinvites	14	14