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
reprice	13	13
repriced	15	15
reprices	14	14
repricing	18	18
reprieval	17	17
reprievals	18	18
reprieve	15	15
reprieved	17	17
reprieves	16	16
reprieving	20	20
reprimand	17	17
reprimanded	20	20
reprimanding	23	23
reprimands	18	18
reprint	11	11
reprinted	14	14
reprinter	13	13
reprinters	14	14
reprinting	17	17
reprints	12	12
reprisal	12	12
reprisals	13	13
reprise	10	10
reprised	12	12
reprises	11	11