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
remilitarize	25	25
remilitarized	27	27
remilitarizes	26	26
remilitarizing	30	30
remind	11	11
reminded	14	14
reminder	13	13
reminders	14	14
remindful	19	19
reminding	17	17
reminds	12	12
reminisce	16	16
reminisced	18	18
reminiscence	23	23
reminiscences	24	24
reminiscent	19	19
reminiscential	23	23
reminiscently	24	24
reminiscer	17	17
reminiscers	18	18
reminisces	17	17
reminiscing	21	21
remint	10	10
reminted	13	13
reminting	16	16