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
repouring	16	16
repours	11	11
repousse	12	12
repousses	13	13
repower	13	13
repowered	16	16
repowering	19	19
repowers	14	14
repp	10	10
repped	13	13
repping	16	16
repps	11	11
reprehend	16	16
reprehended	19	19
reprehending	22	22
reprehends	17	17
reprehensible	23	23
reprehensibly	25	25
reprehension	19	19
reprehensions	20	20
reprehensive	22	22
represent	13	13
representable	21	21
representation	19	19
representations	20	20