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
reseals	8	8
research	13	13
researchable	21	21
researched	16	16
researcher	15	15
researchers	16	16
researches	15	15
researching	19	19
researchist	16	16
researchists	17	17
reseason	9	9
reseasoned	12	12
reseasoning	15	15
reseasons	10	10
reseat	6	6
reseated	9	9
reseating	12	12
reseats	7	7
reseau	7	7
reseaus	8	8
reseaux	15	15
resect	9	9
resectability	22	22
resectable	17	17
resected	12	12