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
repasting	15	15
repasts	10	10
repatch	15	15
repatched	18	18
repatches	17	17
repatching	21	21
repatriate	13	13
repatriated	15	15
repatriates	14	14
repatriating	18	18
repatriation	16	16
repatriations	17	17
repattern	13	13
repatterned	16	16
repatterning	19	19
repatterns	14	14
repave	13	13
repaved	15	15
repaves	14	14
repaving	18	18
repay	10	10
repayable	18	18
repaying	16	16
repayment	18	18
repayments	19	19