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
rekindling	20	20
reknit	11	11
reknits	12	12
reknitted	15	15
reknitting	18	18
reknot	11	11
reknots	12	12
reknotted	15	15
reknotting	18	18
relabel	12	12
relabeled	15	15
relabeling	18	18
relabelled	17	17
relabelling	20	20
relabels	13	13
relace	10	10
relaced	12	12
relaces	11	11
relacing	15	15
relacquer	23	23
relacquered	26	26
relacquering	29	29
relacquers	24	24
relaid	8	8
reland	9	9