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
rerises	7	7
rerising	11	11
reroll	8	8
rerolled	11	11
reroller	10	10
rerollers	11	11
rerolling	14	14
rerolls	9	9
reroof	9	9
reroofed	12	12
reroofing	15	15
reroofs	10	10
rerose	6	6
reroute	8	8
rerouted	10	10
reroutes	9	9
rerouting	13	13
rerun	7	7
rerunning	15	15
reruns	8	8
res	3	3
resaddle	11	11
resaddled	13	13
resaddles	12	12
resaddling	16	16