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
reshingles	16	16
reshingling	20	20
reshining	15	15
reship	11	11
reshipped	18	18
reshipping	21	21
reships	12	12
reshod	9	9
reshoe	8	8
reshoed	10	10
reshoeing	14	14
reshoes	9	9
reshone	10	10
reshoot	9	9
reshooting	15	15
reshoots	10	10
reshot	8	8
reshow	11	11
reshowed	14	14
reshower	13	13
reshowered	16	16
reshowering	19	19
reshowers	14	14
reshowing	17	17
reshown	13	13