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
repacked	19	19
repacking	22	22
repacks	17	17
repaid	10	10
repaint	11	11
repainted	14	14
repainting	17	17
repaints	12	12
repair	9	9
repairability	22	22
repairable	17	17
repaired	12	12
repairer	11	11
repairers	12	12
repairing	15	15
repairman	16	16
repairmen	16	16
repairs	10	10
repand	11	11
repandly	16	16
repanel	12	12
repaneled	15	15
repaneling	18	18
repanelled	17	17
repanelling	20	20