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
renailing	14	14
renails	9	9
renaissance	16	16
renaissances	17	17
renal	7	7
rename	10	10
renamed	12	12
renames	11	11
renaming	15	15
renascence	18	18
renascences	19	19
renascent	14	14
renationalize	25	25
renationalized	27	27
renationalizes	26	26
renationalizing	30	30
renaturation	15	15
renature	10	10
renatured	12	12
renatures	11	11
renaturing	15	15
rencontre	14	14
rencontres	15	15
rencounter	16	16
rencounters	17	17