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
relieves	13	13
relieving	17	17
relievo	12	12
relievos	13	13
relight	12	12
relighted	15	15
relighting	18	18
relights	13	13
religion	12	12
religionist	15	15
religionists	16	16
religionless	17	17
religions	13	13
religiose	12	12
religiosities	16	16
religiosity	16	16
religious	13	13
religiously	18	18
religiousness	18	18
reline	8	8
relined	10	10
relines	9	9
relining	13	13
relink	12	12
relinked	15	15