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
reprover	15	15
reprovers	16	16
reproves	15	15
reproving	19	19
reprovingly	24	24
reprovision	19	19
reprovisioned	22	22
reprovisioning	25	25
reprovisions	20	20
reps	7	7
reptant	11	11
reptile	11	11
reptiles	12	12
reptilia	12	12
reptilian	14	14
reptilians	15	15
republic	19	19
republican	22	22
republicanism	28	28
republicanisms	29	29
republicanize	34	34
republicanized	36	36
republicanizes	35	35
republicanizing	39	39
republicans	23	23