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
repurifies	17	17
repurify	17	17
repurifying	23	23
repurpose	16	16
repurposed	18	18
repurposes	17	17
repurposing	21	21
repursue	13	13
repursued	15	15
repursues	14	14
repursuing	18	18
reputability	22	22
reputable	17	17
reputably	19	19
reputation	15	15
reputational	18	18
reputations	16	16
repute	10	10
reputed	12	12
reputedly	17	17
reputes	11	11
reputing	15	15
request	17	17
requested	20	20
requester	19	19