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
reservedly	18	18
reservedness	18	18
reserver	12	12
reservers	13	13
reserves	12	12
reservice	16	16
reserviced	18	18
reservices	17	17
reservicing	21	21
reserving	16	16
reservist	13	13
reservists	14	14
reservoir	13	13
reservoirs	14	14
reses	5	5
reset	5	5
resets	6	6
resettable	14	14
resetter	8	8
resetters	9	9
resetting	12	12
resettle	9	9
resettled	11	11
resettlement	17	17
resettlements	18	18