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
replevies	17	17
replevin	17	17
replevined	20	20
replevining	23	23
replevins	18	18
replevy	17	17
replevying	23	23
replica	14	14
replicability	26	26
replicable	21	21
replicas	15	15
replicase	16	16
replicases	17	17
replicate	16	16
replicated	18	18
replicates	17	17
replicating	21	21
replication	19	19
replications	20	20
replicative	22	22
replicon	16	16
replicons	17	17
replied	12	12
replier	11	11
repliers	12	12