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
repercussion	20	20
repercussions	21	21
repercussive	23	23
reperfusion	19	19
reperfusions	20	20
reperk	13	13
reperked	16	16
reperking	19	19
reperks	14	14
repertoire	13	13
repertoires	14	14
repertories	14	14
repertory	14	14
repetend	13	13
repetends	14	14
repetition	14	14
repetitional	17	17
repetitions	15	15
repetitious	15	15
repetitiously	20	20
repetitiousness	20	20
repetitive	17	17
repetitively	22	22
repetitiveness	22	22
rephotograph	24	24