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
rephotographed	27	27
rephotographing	30	30
rephotographs	25	25
rephrase	13	13
rephrased	15	15
rephrases	14	14
rephrasing	18	18
repin	9	9
repine	10	10
repined	12	12
repiner	11	11
repiners	12	12
repines	11	11
repining	15	15
repinned	14	14
repinning	17	17
repins	10	10
replace	14	14
replaceable	22	22
replaced	16	16
replacement	22	22
replacements	23	23
replacer	15	15
replacers	16	16
replaces	15	15