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
rescores	11	11
rescoring	15	15
rescreen	12	12
rescreened	15	15
rescreening	18	18
rescreens	13	13
rescript	14	14
rescripts	15	15
rescuable	17	17
rescue	10	10
rescued	12	12
rescuee	11	11
rescuees	12	12
rescuer	11	11
rescuers	12	12
rescues	11	11
rescuing	15	15
resculpt	16	16
resculpted	19	19
resculpting	22	22
resculpts	17	17
reseal	7	7
resealable	15	15
resealed	10	10
resealing	13	13