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
remarriages	16	16
remarried	13	13
remarries	12	12
remarry	12	12
remarrying	18	18
remaster	11	11
remastered	14	14
remastering	17	17
remasters	12	12
rematch	15	15
rematched	18	18
rematches	17	17
rematching	21	21
remate	9	9
remated	11	11
rematerialize	26	26
rematerialized	28	28
rematerializes	27	27
rematerializing	31	31
remates	10	10
remating	14	14
remeasure	13	13
remeasured	15	15
remeasurement	21	21
remeasurements	22	22