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
rescale	11	11
rescaled	13	13
rescales	12	12
rescaling	16	16
reschedule	18	18
rescheduled	20	20
reschedules	19	19
rescheduling	23	23
reschool	14	14
reschooled	17	17
reschooling	20	20
reschools	15	15
rescind	12	12
rescinded	15	15
rescinder	14	14
rescinders	15	15
rescinding	18	18
rescindment	20	20
rescindments	21	21
rescinds	13	13
rescission	14	14
rescissions	15	15
rescissory	15	15
rescore	10	10
rescored	12	12