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
renege	9	9
reneged	11	11
reneger	10	10
renegers	11	11
reneges	10	10
reneging	14	14
renegotiable	19	19
renegotiate	14	14
renegotiated	16	16
renegotiates	15	15
renegotiating	19	19
renegotiation	17	17
renegotiations	18	18
renegue	11	11
renegued	13	13
renegues	12	12
reneguing	16	16
renest	7	7
renested	10	10
renesting	13	13
renests	8	8
renew	9	9
renewability	22	22
renewable	17	17
renewables	18	18