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
relocated	14	14
relocatee	13	13
relocatees	14	14
relocates	13	13
relocating	17	17
relocation	15	15
relocations	16	16
relock	14	14
relocked	17	17
relocking	20	20
relocks	15	15
relook	11	11
relooked	14	14
relooking	17	17
relooks	12	12
relubricate	19	19
relubricated	21	21
relubricates	20	20
relubricating	24	24
relubrication	22	22
relubrications	23	23
relucent	14	14
reluct	11	11
reluctance	19	19
reluctances	20	20