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
remain	10	10
remainder	14	14
remaindered	17	17
remaindering	20	20
remainders	15	15
remained	13	13
remaining	16	16
remains	11	11
remake	13	13
remaker	14	14
remakers	15	15
remakes	14	14
remaking	18	18
reman	9	9
remand	11	11
remanded	14	14
remanding	17	17
remands	12	12
remanence	17	17
remanences	18	18
remanent	13	13
remanned	14	14
remanning	17	17
remans	10	10
remanufacture	25	25