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
repleader	14	14
repleaders	15	15
repleading	18	18
repleads	13	13
repled	11	11
repledge	15	15
repledged	17	17
repledges	16	16
repledging	20	20
replenish	16	16
replenishable	24	24
replenished	19	19
replenisher	18	18
replenishers	19	19
replenishes	18	18
replenishing	22	22
replenishment	24	24
replenishments	25	25
replete	11	11
repleteness	16	16
repletes	12	12
repletion	14	14
repletions	15	15
repleviable	23	23
replevied	18	18