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
resiles	8	8
resilience	15	15
resiliences	16	16
resiliencies	17	17
resiliency	17	17
resilient	11	11
resiliently	16	16
resilin	9	9
resiling	12	12
resilins	10	10
resilver	13	13
resilvered	16	16
resilvering	19	19
resilvers	14	14
resin	6	6
resinate	9	9
resinated	11	11
resinates	10	10
resinating	14	14
resined	9	9
resinified	15	15
resinifies	14	14
resinify	14	14
resinifying	20	20
resining	12	12