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.


Word Scrabble© Points WWF Points
removed 15 15
remover 14 14
removers 15 15
removes 14 14
removing 18 18
rems 7 7
remuda 11 11
remudas 12 12
remunerate 15 15
remunerated 17 17
remunerates 16 16
remunerating 20 20
remuneration 18 18
remunerations 19 19
remunerative 21 21
remuneratively 26 26
remunerator 16 16
remunerators 17 17
remuneratory 19 19
remythologize 32 32
remythologized 34 34
remythologizes 33 33
remythologizing 37 37
renail 8 8
renailed 11 11

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