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
reopening	16	16
reopens	11	11
reoperate	12	12
reoperated	14	14
reoperates	13	13
reoperating	17	17
reoperation	15	15
reoperations	16	16
reoppose	14	14
reopposed	16	16
reopposes	15	15
reopposing	19	19
reorchestrate	18	18
reorchestrated	20	20
reorchestrates	19	19
reorchestrating	23	23
reorchestration	21	21
reordain	10	10
reordained	13	13
reordaining	16	16
reordains	11	11
reorder	8	8
reordered	11	11
reordering	14	14
reorders	9	9