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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
reliant 9 9
reliantly 14 14
relic 9 9
relicense 14 14
relicensed 16 16
relicenses 15 15
relicensing 19 19
relicensure 17 17
relics 10 10
relict 10 10
reliction 14 14
relictions 15 15
relicts 11 11
relied 8 8
relief 10 10
reliefs 11 11
relier 7 7
reliers 8 8
relies 7 7
relievable 19 19
relieve 12 12
relieved 14 14
relievedly 19 19
reliever 13 13
relievers 14 14

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