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
residuary	13	13
residue	9	9
residues	10	10
residuum	14	14
residuums	15	15
resift	9	9
resifted	12	12
resifting	15	15
resifts	10	10
resight	11	11
resighted	14	14
resighting	17	17
resights	12	12
resign	9	9
resignation	15	15
resignations	16	16
resigned	12	12
resignedly	17	17
resignedness	17	17
resigner	11	11
resigners	12	12
resigning	15	15
resigns	10	10
resile	7	7
resiled	9	9