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
rejigged	22	22
rejigger	21	21
rejiggered	24	24
rejiggering	27	27
rejiggers	22	22
rejigging	25	25
rejigs	17	17
rejoice	19	19
rejoiced	21	21
rejoicer	20	20
rejoicers	21	21
rejoices	20	20
rejoicing	24	24
rejoicingly	29	29
rejoicings	25	25
rejoin	16	16
rejoinder	20	20
rejoinders	21	21
rejoined	19	19
rejoining	22	22
rejoins	17	17
rejudge	20	20
rejudged	22	22
rejudges	21	21
rejudging	25	25