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
reprising	15	15
repristinate	16	16
repristinated	18	18
repristinates	17	17
repristinating	21	21
repristination	19	19
repristinations	20	20
reprivatization	32	32
reprivatize	27	27
reprivatized	29	29
reprivatizes	28	28
reprivatizing	32	32
repro	8	8
reproach	16	16
reproachable	24	24
reproached	19	19
reproacher	18	18
reproachers	19	19
reproaches	18	18
reproachful	24	24
reproachfully	29	29
reproachfulness	29	29
reproaching	22	22
reproachingly	27	27
reprobance	20	20