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
rereading	13	13
rereadings	14	14
rereads	8	8
rerecord	12	12
rerecorded	15	15
rerecording	18	18
rerecords	13	13
reredos	8	8
reredoses	10	10
reregister	12	12
reregistered	15	15
reregistering	18	18
reregisters	13	13
reregistration	17	17
reregistrations	18	18
reregulate	14	14
reregulated	16	16
reregulates	15	15
reregulating	19	19
reregulation	17	17
reregulations	18	18
rerelease	10	10
rereleased	12	12
rereleases	11	11
rereleasing	15	15