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
repays	11	11
repeal	10	10
repealable	18	18
repealed	13	13
repealer	12	12
repealers	13	13
repealing	16	16
repeals	11	11
repeat	9	9
repeatabilities	22	22
repeatability	22	22
repeatable	17	17
repeated	12	12
repeatedly	17	17
repeater	11	11
repeaters	12	12
repeating	15	15
repeats	10	10
repechage	19	19
repechages	20	20
repeg	10	10
repegged	16	16
repegging	19	19
repegs	11	11
repel	9	9