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
replies	11	11
replot	10	10
replots	11	11
replotted	14	14
replotting	17	17
replow	13	13
replowed	16	16
replowing	19	19
replows	14	14
replumb	18	18
replumbed	21	21
replumbing	24	24
replumbs	19	19
replunge	16	16
replunged	18	18
replunges	17	17
replunging	21	21
reply	11	11
replying	17	17
repo	7	7
repoint	11	11
repointed	14	14
repointing	17	17
repoints	12	12
repolarization	28	28