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
requesters	20	20
requesting	23	23
requests	18	18
requiem	20	20
requiems	21	21
requiescat	23	23
requiescats	24	24
requin	17	17
requins	18	18
requinto	19	19
requintos	20	20
require	17	17
required	19	19
requirement	25	25
requirements	26	26
requirer	18	18
requirers	19	19
requires	18	18
requiring	22	22
requisite	19	19
requisiteness	24	24
requisites	20	20
requisition	22	22
requisitioned	25	25
requisitioning	28	28