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
replacing	19	19
replan	11	11
replanned	16	16
replanning	19	19
replans	12	12
replant	12	12
replantation	18	18
replantations	19	19
replanted	15	15
replanting	18	18
replants	13	13
replaster	13	13
replastered	16	16
replastering	19	19
replasters	14	14
replate	11	11
replated	13	13
replates	12	12
replating	16	16
replay	12	12
replayed	15	15
replaying	18	18
replays	13	13
replead	12	12
repleaded	15	15