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
reposition	14	14
repositioned	17	17
repositioning	20	20
repositions	15	15
repositories	15	15
repository	15	15
reposits	11	11
repossess	12	12
repossessed	15	15
repossesses	14	14
repossessing	18	18
repossession	16	16
repossessions	17	17
repossessor	14	14
repossessors	15	15
repost	9	9
reposted	12	12
reposting	15	15
reposts	10	10
repot	8	8
repots	9	9
repotted	12	12
repotting	15	15
repour	10	10
repoured	13	13