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
resegregation	18	18
reseize	16	16
reseized	18	18
reseizes	17	17
reseizing	21	21
reselect	12	12
reselected	15	15
reselecting	18	18
reselects	13	13
resell	8	8
reseller	10	10
resellers	11	11
reselling	14	14
resells	9	9
resemblance	22	22
resemblances	23	23
resemblant	18	18
resemble	15	15
resembled	17	17
resembles	16	16
resembling	20	20
resend	8	8
resending	14	14
resends	9	9
resensitize	21	21