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
reoutfitting	19	19
reovirus	13	13
reoviruses	15	15
reoxidation	20	20
reoxidize	26	26
reoxidized	28	28
reoxidizes	27	27
reoxidizing	31	31
reoxygenate	23	23
reoxygenated	25	25
reoxygenates	24	24
reoxygenating	28	28
reoxygenation	26	26
rep	6	6
repacified	20	20
repacifies	19	19
repacify	19	19
repacifying	25	25
repack	16	16
repackage	21	21
repackaged	23	23
repackager	22	22
repackagers	23	23
repackages	22	22
repackaging	26	26