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
resensitized	23	23
resensitizes	22	22
resensitizing	26	26
resent	7	7
resented	10	10
resentence	15	15
resentenced	17	17
resentences	16	16
resentencing	20	20
resentful	15	15
resentfully	20	20
resentfulness	20	20
resenting	13	13
resentment	15	15
resentments	16	16
resents	8	8
reserpine	13	13
reserpines	14	14
reservable	18	18
reservation	16	16
reservationist	19	19
reservationists	20	20
reservations	17	17
reserve	11	11
reserved	13	13