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
resecting	15	15
resection	13	13
resections	14	14
resects	10	10
resecure	12	12
resecured	14	14
resecures	13	13
resecuring	17	17
reseda	7	7
resedas	8	8
resee	5	5
reseed	7	7
reseeded	10	10
reseeding	13	13
reseeds	8	8
reseeing	11	11
reseek	10	10
reseeking	16	16
reseeks	11	11
reseen	7	7
resees	6	6
resegregate	15	15
resegregated	17	17
resegregates	16	16
resegregating	20	20