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
renting	11	11
rents	6	6
renumber	16	16
renumbered	19	19
renumbering	22	22
renumbers	17	17
renunciation	19	19
renunciations	20	20
renunciative	22	22
renunciatory	20	20
renvoi	11	11
renvois	12	12
reobject	23	23
reobjected	26	26
reobjecting	29	29
reobjects	24	24
reobserve	16	16
reobserved	18	18
reobserves	17	17
reobserving	21	21
reobtain	12	12
reobtained	15	15
reobtaining	18	18
reobtains	13	13
reoccupation	23	23