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
resoftening	18	18
resoftens	13	13
resojet	16	16
resojets	17	17
resold	8	8
resolder	10	10
resoldered	13	13
resoldering	16	16
resolders	11	11
resole	7	7
resoled	9	9
resoles	8	8
resolidified	18	18
resolidifies	17	17
resolidify	17	17
resolidifying	23	23
resoling	12	12
resoluble	15	15
resolute	10	10
resolutely	15	15
resoluteness	15	15
resoluter	11	11
resolutes	11	11
resolutest	12	12
resolution	13	13