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
reoccupations	24	24
reoccupied	21	21
reoccupies	20	20
reoccupy	20	20
reoccupying	26	26
reoccur	14	14
reoccurred	18	18
reoccurrence	23	23
reoccurrences	24	24
reoccurring	21	21
reoccurs	15	15
reoffend	16	16
reoffended	19	19
reoffending	22	22
reoffends	17	17
reoffer	13	13
reoffered	16	16
reoffering	19	19
reoffers	14	14
reoil	6	6
reoiled	9	9
reoiling	12	12
reoils	7	7
reopen	10	10
reopened	13	13