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
republication	25	25
republications	26	26
republics	20	20
republish	19	19
republished	22	22
republisher	21	21
republishers	22	22
republishes	21	21
republishing	25	25
repudiate	14	14
repudiated	16	16
repudiates	15	15
repudiating	19	19
repudiation	17	17
repudiationist	20	20
repudiationists	21	21
repudiations	18	18
repudiator	15	15
repudiators	16	16
repugn	13	13
repugnance	21	21
repugnances	22	22
repugnancies	23	23
repugnancy	23	23
repugnant	17	17