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
repolarizations	29	29
repolarize	23	23
repolarized	25	25
repolarizes	24	24
repolarizing	28	28
repolish	14	14
repolished	17	17
repolishes	16	16
repolishing	20	20
repoll	11	11
repolled	14	14
repolling	17	17
repolls	12	12
repopularize	29	29
repopularized	31	31
repopularizes	30	30
repopularizing	34	34
repopulate	18	18
repopulated	20	20
repopulates	19	19
repopulating	23	23
repopulation	21	21
repopulations	22	22
report	9	9
reportable	17	17