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
repanels	13	13
repaper	13	13
repapered	16	16
repapering	19	19
repapers	14	14
reparable	16	16
reparation	14	14
reparations	15	15
reparative	17	17
repark	13	13
reparked	16	16
reparking	19	19
reparks	14	14
repartee	11	11
repartees	12	12
repartition	15	15
repartitions	16	16
repass	9	9
repassage	14	14
repassages	15	15
repassed	12	12
repasses	11	11
repassing	15	15
repast	9	9
repasted	12	12