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
resettles	10	10
resettling	14	14
resew	8	8
resewed	11	11
resewing	14	14
resewn	10	10
resews	9	9
resh	6	6
reshape	12	12
reshaped	14	14
reshaper	13	13
reshapers	14	14
reshapes	13	13
reshaping	17	17
reshave	13	13
reshaved	15	15
reshaven	15	15
reshaves	14	14
reshaving	18	18
reshes	8	8
reshine	10	10
reshined	12	12
reshines	11	11
reshingle	15	15
reshingled	17	17