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
repugnantly	22	22
repugned	16	16
repugning	19	19
repugns	14	14
repulse	12	12
repulsed	14	14
repulser	13	13
repulsers	14	14
repulses	13	13
repulsing	17	17
repulsion	15	15
repulsions	16	16
repulsive	18	18
repulsively	23	23
repulsiveness	23	23
repump	16	16
repumped	19	19
repumping	22	22
repumps	17	17
repunctuation	23	23
repurchase	19	19
repurchased	21	21
repurchases	20	20
repurchasing	24	24
repurified	18	18