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
remonstrating	20	20
remonstration	18	18
remonstrations	19	19
remonstrative	21	21
remonstratively	26	26
remonstrator	16	16
remonstrators	17	17
remora	9	9
remoras	10	10
remorid	11	11
remorse	10	10
remorseful	18	18
remorsefully	23	23
remorsefulness	23	23
remorseless	15	15
remorselessly	20	20
remorselessness	20	20
remorses	11	11
remote	9	9
remotely	14	14
remoteness	14	14
remotenesses	16	16
remoter	10	10
remotes	10	10
remotest	11	11