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
reshows	12	12
reshuffle	19	19
reshuffled	21	21
reshuffles	20	20
reshuffling	24	24
resid	6	6
reside	7	7
resided	9	9
residence	14	14
residences	15	15
residencies	16	16
residency	16	16
resident	10	10
residential	14	14
residentially	19	19
residents	11	11
resider	8	8
residers	9	9
resides	8	8
residing	12	12
resids	7	7
residua	9	9
residual	11	11
residually	16	16
residuals	12	12